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Lot 2440
A Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Mercury
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th-early 20th century, patinated cast bronze, modeled after the antique by Giambologna (Flemish Italian, 1529-1608), mounted upon a fluted mahogany socle with lead weight to underside, unsigned.

20 5/8 in.

Repair to forefinger on right hand; crack to Wind god's breath; rubbing and marks to patina; some verdigris to interior; later screw to underside.