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What is a Roman herm?
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A Roman herm is a squared off stone pillar that is topped with a carved head. Originally, they represented the god Hermes, but as time went on herms were used to depict any number of people, real and fictitious, as well as animals and mythological creatures. On 1stDibs, find a collection of herms and other statues from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Neoclassical Plaster Grotesque Herm Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 19th century plaster grotesque herm statue in the neoclassical style circa 1820.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Lovely circa 1900 Hand Carved Library Bookcase in Hardwood with Herm Statues
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original mahogany library bookcase with herm carved statues and Lion hairy paw feet to the base
A good looking and well made piece, its rar...
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Sublime Fully Restored Regency 1810 Sofa Brown Leather Carved Herms Statue Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very rare fully restored Regency circa 1810 brown leather sofa with hand carved mahogany herms statues
A one of kind piece, this original Regency sofa is ...
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Sofas
Materials
Leather
Antique Italian circa 1880 Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Caryatid Herm Statue
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880 hand carved giltwood Caryatid statue
A truly stunning piece, very decorative, its nicely carved and has a wonderfully an...
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Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Fiberglass Female Herm Autumn 58" Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Fiberglass "Female Herm," Autumn 58" Garden Statue Sculpture. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Statues
Materials
Fiberglass
Neoclassical Roman Marble Herm
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderfully Carved Neoclassical Male Herm of Statuary Marble. Roman Senator looking toward the left. Possibly Cicero.
Provenance: Palm Beach Collector
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues
Materials
Statuary Marble
