Unknown Artist, Statue of Mercury, Bronze on Marble Pedestal

Details

Description

An elegant 19th-century bronze statue of Mercury, modeled after the famous Giambologna model, represents a god in dynamic movement with … Read more An elegant 19th-century bronze statue of Mercury, modeled after the famous Giambologna model, represents a god in dynamic movement with typical attributes of ancient mythology. The figure is crafted with an emphasis on anatomy, lightness and a distinctive silhouette, which is one of the most popular sculptural motifs inspired by Renaissance art. The statue stands on a high-quality pedestal made of luxurious Italian Portoro Nero marble, valued for its deep black color and distinctive golden pattern. The combination of dark patinated bronze and decorative marble gives the whole a very representative and collector-attractive character. The detailed workmanship is especially evident in the modeling of the face, body, helmet and caduceus. The statue has a very decorative appearance and at the same time refers to one of the most famous European sculptural models. The condition is very good with normal minor traces of age and use. The bronze has a natural patina, the base has minor scuffs and minor marks consistent with age, which do not, however, detract from the overall aesthetic impression.

Dimensions: height 43 cm, diameter 10 cm See less