Sale 9183
London, South Kensington
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5 September 2001
Price realised
GBP 1,410
Estimate
A pair of Continental bronze figures of Mercury and Iris, third quarter 19th century Cast after models by Giambologna and Sobie respectively, each raised on a Nimbus, above cylindrical marmo rouge griotte plinths with bronze friezes cast in relief with cavorting amorini, the Caduceus lacking -- 33¼in. (84.4cm.) high overall (2)
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