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Pair of Patinated Bronze Sculptures After Giambologna

$10,446.45per set
£7,500per set
€8,868.95per set
CA$14,220.23per set
A$15,939.05per set
CHF 8,299per set
MX$194,622.64per set
NOK 105,367.10per set
SEK 99,878.53per set
DKK 66,172.01per set
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Pair of patinated bronze sculptures after Giambologna French, late 19th century Measures: Mercury height 86cm, width 19cm, depth 27cm Fortuna height 83cm, width 18cm, depth 28cm This pair of figures are based on sculptures by the Renaissance, or Mannerist, sculptor Giambologna. They depict the Classical Roman figures Mercury and Fortuna. Mercury is the male figure shown wearing a winged helmet, and holding a staff, known as the caduceus, in his left hand. Fortuna is depicted as a female figure raising her hand into the air. Each figure is shown supported by a gust of wind issuing forth from a mask. The masks are set on cylindrical plinths, which feature cherub decorations in relief.
  • Similar to:
    Giambologna (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 10.63 in (27 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Renaissance (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 162701stDibs: LU956321500482

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