Lot 144
144
A French bronze figure of Mercury, third quarter 19th century
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A French bronze figure of Mercury, third quarter 19th century

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A French bronze figure of Mercury, third quarter 19th century
After Giambologna, on a turned, ebonised wood socle above a cylindrical variegated plinth, (possibly associated) -- 22¾in. (57.8cm.) high overall
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Lot Essay

Giambologna created many models of the flying Mercury, but this one, known as the Medici Mercury, became one of the most popular ones. The original was part of a fountain in front of the loggia of the Villa Medici in Rome, where it was delivered in June 1580. In this model, Mercury is usually supported above the breath of a Nimbus, which is not present in this example.

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