An Italian white-metal model of Mercury
An Italian white-metal model of Mercury

ENGRAVED M. AMODIO, NAPOLI, 19TH CENTURY, APPARENTLY UNMARKED

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An Italian white-metal model of Mercury
engraved M. Amodio, Napoli, 19th century, apparently unmarked
After Gianbologna, on plain circular plinth, the base cast and chased with putti playing musical instruments, the Mercury realistically cast and chased, the left foot supported on the breath of Zephyrus, holding a caduceus
34in. (87cm.) high
172ozs. (4,873gr.)

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