Bidspirit auction | A bronze figurine of a

A bronze figurine of a nude athletic god or hero. - A bronze figurine of a nude athletic god or hero wearing a winged cap. It is probably not Hermes but Perseus who is presenting the decapitated head of Gorgo Medusa thanks to the winged sandals, the helm of darkness, which were lent to the hero by Hermes. Roman Imperial Period, 1st century AD, probably after a greek prototype by Myron. Left hand and right foot broken. Excellent, attractive patina! With certificate of Gallery Mariaud de Serres, Paris!