Huge Bronze Statue of Mercury/Hermes after Giambologna

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Huge Bronze Statue of Mercury/Hermes after Giambologna

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This is a gorgeous solid bronze statue of Mercury, also known as Hermes, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. This high quality hot cast solid bronze was produced using the traditional 'lost wax' process. The bronze rests on marble base. The original 16th century sculpture of Hermes by Giovanni da Bologna (Giambologna) is in the National Museum in Florence. The attention to detail here is remarkable and this is sure to receive the maximum amount of attention wherever it is placed. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 139 x width 35 x depth 58 and Weight 22 kg. Dimensions in inches: Height 4 feet, 7 inches x width 1 foot, 2 inches x depth 1 foot, 11 inches and weight 48.5 lbs. Hermes - was the great Olympian God of animal husbandry, roads, travel, hospitality, heralds, diplomacy, trade, thievery, language, writing, persuasion, cunning wiles, athletic contests, gymnasiums, astronomy, and astrology. He was also the personal agent and herald of Zeus, the king of the gods. Hermes was depicted as either a handsome and athletic, beardless youth, or as an older bearded man. His attributes included the herald's wand or kerykeion (Latin caduceus), winged boots, and sometimes a winged travellers cap and chlamys cloak. He was known as Mercury to the Romans. Lost wax method sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture. In Industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised.

Dimensions:
Height: 54.73 in (139 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 22.84 in (58 cm)
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1980-1989
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1980
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 060631stDibs: LU95066332923