Flying Mercury Bronze Statue after Giambologna

Two almost life-size cast iron statues with great depth of detail and bronze-colored patina. Dimensions left: 153 x 60 x 40 cm Dimensions right: 154 x 50 x 40 cm The statues most likely depict central heroes of the Nibelung saga. The statue on the left is depicted with a bear on its helmet, which means it is probably Dietrich von Bern. This suggests that the hero on the right is Hagen, whose helmet is crowned with a swan. In the Song of the Nibelungs, Dietrich of Bern battles Hagen of Tronje and Volker of Alzey and defeats them both. Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld's (1794-1872) interpretations of the Song of the Nibelungs in the frescoes of the Munich Residence combine the two characters from the literary source with this variant depiction as German knights...

Small bust of Napoleon Bonaparte after Bertel Thorvaldsen made of bisque porcelain.

Small ceramic statue of the Dancing Faun after the original by Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi from 1695/1697.

Small reclining putto of gilt bronze in an expansive gesture. The small bronze is mounted on a dark marble base. The gilding is rubbed in places.

Incredible giant bronze statue of the famous Mercury statue The original version of this was by Italian artist Giambologna This version is over five fee...

19th C. spelter sculpture. Unsigned.

Pair of patinated bronze figures after Giambologna French, late 19th Century Mercury: Height 84cm, width 17cm, depth 31cm Fortuna: Height 84.5cm, width 17cm, depth 29cm The patinated bronze figures are pictured in the nude, adopting active poses. Both stand on their tiptoes on one foot — Fortuna resting on a scrolling base, and Mercury on a gust of wind, produced by Zephyrus, the god of the western wind — and their other leg is flicked back. In both, one arm is raised, and the other rests at their side. The figures stand on cylindrical yellow marble bases, which are ringed with continuous relief panels, depicting cherubs at the helm of sailing ships, and navigating using globes...

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 ...