Vintage Grand Tour Style Plaster Bust of Hermes

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A finely modeled vintage plaster bust depicting Hermes, the classical messenger god, with tightly curled hair, a contemplative expression, and … Read more A finely modeled vintage plaster bust depicting Hermes, the classical messenger god, with tightly curled hair, a contemplative expression, and the elegant fragmented form associated with ancient sculpture. The softly aged ivory finish gives it the appearance of a cast discovered in an artist’s studio or an established European collection.

Its modest scale makes it particularly versatile. Display it on a library bookcase, atop a stack of antique volumes, within a console arrangement, or beneath layered artwork. The pale plaster provides a beautiful counterpoint to mahogany, painted furniture, aged brass, and patterned textiles.

Dimensions: 8ʺW × 5ʺD × 13.25ʺH
Materials: Cast plaster
Style: Grand Tour, Neoclassical, Italian, English Country, Late 20th Century
Condition: Very good vintage condition with subtle surface variation and minor wear consistent with age and display. See less