LOT 348:
AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA BRONZE STATUE OF FLYING MERCURY
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AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA BRONZE STATUE OF FLYING MERCURY
After Giambologna (Flemish, 1529-1608) a patinated bronze statue of flying Mercury with a torch. One of the most well-known statues from the Renaissance era, this Mercury statue is a copy of a celebrated design by Giambologna created around 1564. Giambologna designed this statue as part of a fountain for the Medici in the Villa Medici in Rome. Mercury was a messenger and a god of trade, profit, and commerce. Mounted on a rectangular stand. Circa: mid 20th century. European vintage collectibles and decor.
Dimensions: H 11 1/2" inAll measurements are approximate