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Large Bronze Model of a Seated Mercury

$8,933.93
£6,500
€7,604.64
CA$12,311.40
A$13,548.57
CHF 7,104.70
MX$164,424.43
NOK 88,807.68
SEK 84,076.28
DKK 56,772.42

About the Item

Large bronze model of a seated Mercury, after Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (1714-1785), late nineteenth century or early twentieth century, French. Base diameter 27 cm. This statue shows Mercury fastening his famous winged sandals whilst seated on a cloud. The subject is the most celebrated of Pigelle’s works, the original produced in plaster was later cast in bronze and resides in the The Musee Du Louvre Paris.
  • Similar to:
    Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.43 in (59.5 cm)Width: 13.98 in (35.5 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. See images.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 785691stDibs: LU984334877572

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