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19th Century Italian Bronze Figure of Hermes

$10,579.92
£7,745
€9,467.14
CA$14,794.76
A$15,065.21
CHF 8,717.30
MX$198,657.38
NOK 97,474.22
SEK 103,782.41
DKK 70,754.91

About the Item

A 19th century Italian bronze figure of Hermes on a distinct curved base. This cast bronze sculpture of the Greek god Hermes, the God of boundaries, roads, travellers, merchants, thieves, athletes, shepherds, commerce, speed, cunning, language, oratory, wit, and messages. The figure is modelled in a traditional contrapposto pose, dressed in a draping fabric off the shoulder, with a deep green patination throughout. Heremes is identified by his winged sandals or Talaria, which allowed him to traverse great distances between realms. Provenance – The selected contents of a Belgravia town house.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 10.63 in (27 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good verdigris patina over bronze. Well modelled good scale. Makers stamp indistinct.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 382891stDibs: LU2096352125352

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