Large Fine Quality Late 19thc Grand Tour Italian Bronze of 'Seated Hermes', After the Antique

A large fine quality late 19th century Grand Tour Italian bronze of 'Seated Hermes', after the Antique, with foundry mark 'Fonderia Artistica, Sabatino Angelis & Fils, NAPOLI', of good patination.

This figure of Hermes (or also known as Mercury) is seated on a stylised rock of brown patination, with one hand resting on the rock, the other on his knee, wearing sandals with wings.

The bronze 'Seated Hermes' found at the Villa of the Papyri' in Herculaneum in 1758 can now be seen at The National Archaeological Museum of Naples in Italy, this figure being one of the most celebrated works of art discovered at Herculaneum and Pompeii in the 18th century.

This bronze is in excellent condition for age and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 20'' / 51cm

Width: 20'' / 51cm

Depth: 11'' / 28cm

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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