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Mercury God

Large bronze after Pigalle, "Mercure attachant ses talonnières", 19th century
Large bronze after Pigalle, "Mercure attachant ses talonnières", 19th century

Large bronze after Pigalle, "Mercure attachant ses talonnières", 19th century

By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle

Located in Paris, FR

Brown patina bronze sculpture depicting Mercury (Hermes), god of commerce, thieves and messenger of the gods, seated on a rock tying his winged heel-piece.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

17th Century Tapestry Fragment from Brussels
17th Century Tapestry Fragment from Brussels

17th Century Tapestry Fragment from Brussels

Located in Dallas, TX

It is depicting a statue of the Greek God, Hermes (Mercury to the Romans) who was the messenger to the Gods.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Louis XIV Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole
Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker), Achille Brocot

Located in London, GB

A Superb Coromandel-Veneered Mantle Clock The case constructed of very well-figured Coromandel giving the maximum amount of decorative effect, with gilt bronze accents; the plinth...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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How Much is a Mercury God?

The average selling price for a mercury god we offer is $1,800, while they’re typically $485 on the low end and $260,000 for the highest priced.