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Antique Neoclassical Plaster Grotesque Herm Statue

About the Item

An early 19th century plaster grotesque herm statue in the neoclassical style circa 1820. Once used as architectural interior decoration, it has a distressed look and depicts a figure with a grotesque face and torso above a tapering herm or term style base with feet. Over 200 years old, this sculpture is perfect architectural antique for a collector’s cabinet or for use as historical interior decoration.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.03 in (91.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. Distressed. Historic repairs. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9332561stDibs: LU2096334811842
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