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Large Fine Bronze Sculpture of Mercury and Original Marble Pedestal

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Fine Grand Tour bronze sculpture of mercury flying on the wind after Giambologna. Polished rouge marble and bronze attached base. Green marble pedestal. Inscribed Jean de Bologne ( Giambologna). Over all height 8'7". Mercury with base measures: 44" H. and pedestal measures: 47" H x 12" W. Dark verde gris patina, mid-19th century. # male nude Italy Italian Roman Greek classical figure old master art
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 91 in (231.14 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rochester, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 772008 nude sculpture male Hermes statue1stDibs: LU1585222846992
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