A bronze figure of Mercury after the model by Giambologna, raised on a marble column base

A bronze figure of Mercury after the model by Giambologna, raised on a marble column base

Circa 1930
Stock Number: 14996/GSO
Height 165.00cm [64.96 inches]
Width 39.00cm [15.35 inches]
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Of typical design with Mercury's one arm raised high, carrying caduceus in the other, with his messenger of the Gods status amplified by wings on his petasus (Hat) and ankles, and raised high on the wind blown from the God of the (gentle) west wind, Zephyr.

Signed in the cast G E Sommer and made in Italy.

Restored and repatinated to a deep green colour.

Mercury height: 103 cm
Square at base: 39 cm