After Giambologna, a bronze figure of Mercury, late 19th century
Estimate □ $1,500 – $2,000
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MR DARREL FARRELLY, MELBOURNE
Mercury raised on a plume of air exhaled from Zephyr's mouth, supported on a stepped Siena marble socle mounted with a bronze frieze depicting putti emblematic of the arts, dark brown patina
86 cm high
- Lot Sold $1,200 (Hammer Price)
- $1,464 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Joins visible where component sections have been assembled to the arm and leg. Very slight movement evident in the arm held aloft. Good Green brown patina. Minor variations in colour to the Siena marble base due to overpainting which has now discoloured. Could be cleaned off.
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