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Antique Empire Head of Hermes Carved Wood Messenger of Zeus God of Merchants

$5,777.50
£4,203.07
€4,800
CA$7,884.63
A$8,780.25
CHF 4,569.63
MX$108,259.42
NOK 58,197.79
SEK 54,700.28
DKK 36,530.24
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About the Item

This beautiful head of Hermes wearing his winged helmet is carved out of boxwood and has preserved the original gilding. The head is mounted on a blackened oak board retaining it's original seagrass green paint. This unusual relief was made in Italy or France, circa 1810.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.02 in (61 cm)Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5195219505112

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