"Mercury Riding a Rocket, " Large, Spectacular Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Focht
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"Mercury Riding a Rocket, " Large, Spectacular Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Focht
About the Item
- Creator:Frederic Focht (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The bronze figure is in excellent condition; the tip of the lightning bolt is slightly bent. The stone base evidences several scuffs and imperfections.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU865121780812
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