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Seated Mercury Life-Size Bronze Sculpture, Italian, Late 19th Century

Circa 1900

$34,000
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£25,669.13
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€30,043.91
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A$49,139.93
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NOK 329,227.05
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About the Item

Seated Mercury (Hermes) — Grand Tour Life-Size Bronze Italian School (possibly Naples) Italy, Late 19th–Early 20th Century This commanding life-size Grand Tour bronze depicts Mercury (Hermes) seated in quiet repose upon a rock, rendered with classical authority and exceptional refinement. The youthful god’s finely modeled anatomy, serene, introspective expression, and distinctive winged sandals draw directly from the celebrated ancient prototype, creating a sculpture of enduring presence and balance. Fully restored and ready to place, the bronze presents beautifully for interior display or garden installation, where its patinated surface responds richly to natural light. The composition derives from the renowned Seated Mercury discovered on August 3, 1758, in the peristyle garden of the Villa dei Papiri at Herculaneum. The ancient original—now housed in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli—became a touchstone of classical taste and a must-see for Grand Tour travelers of the 18th and 19th centuries, admired for its harmony, restraint, and technical mastery. Cast in richly toned bronze and finished with a nuanced patina, this example exemplifies the Neapolitan tradition of Grand Tour bronzes, prized for archaeological fidelity and sculptural finesse. Its impressive scale and poised silhouette make it a significant focal point in both modern and classical settings—an object that bridges antiquity and the cultivated collecting culture of the Grand Tour. Notable Related Examples: Getty Villa · Kunsthistorisches Museum · Villa San Michele · Ørstedsparken
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 48 in (121.92 cm)
  • Medium:
    Bronze
  • Movement & Style:
    Academic
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Ready to Place, Fully Restored.
  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2927217400642

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