A Pair of Antique French Bronze & Marble Figures 'Mercury & Fortuna'

19th century

Sold by Tim Saltwell Antiques

Description

‘Mercury & Fortuna’ after Giambologna (1529-1608)

A pair of late 19th century Italian “Grand Tour’ style bronzes after the antique. The figure of Mercury depicted with winged feet & helmet, holding a Caduceus in hand, Fortuna holding a trumpet. Both raised on a blowing Zephyr with turned Belgian marble plinths and cast bronze bands of Cherubs depicting the Arts. Both in good original condition. Dark green/brown patination. Minor chips to bases as to be expected.

Height 23” (58.5cm)

Diameter at base 5 3/8” (13.5cm)

French

Circa 1890

Physical Dimensions

Height

58.5cm (23.03")

Width

13.5cm (5.31")

Depth

13.5cm (5.31")

Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA752301

Dealers Internal Reference

4391

Dealers Notes

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Description

‘Mercury & Fortuna’ after Giambologna (1529-1608)

A pair of late 19th century Italian “Grand Tour’ style bronzes after the antique.

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The figure of Mercury depicted with winged feet & helmet, holding a Caduceus in hand, Fortuna holding a trumpet.

Tim Saltwell Antiques

Both raised on a blowing Zephyr with turned Belgian marble plinths and cast bronze bands of Cherubs depicting the Arts. Both in good original condition. Dark green/brown patination. Minor chips to bases as to be expected.

Height 23” (58.5cm)

Diameter at base 5 3/8” (13.5cm)

French

Circa 1890

Physical Dimensions

Height

58.5cm (23.03")

Width

13.5cm (5.31")

Depth

13.5cm (5.31")

Date of Manufacture