Large Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Seated Mercury

Vintage patinated bronze sculpture of a man in the Brutalist style, mounted on marble plinth, measuring 23 3/4 by 9 3/4 by 5 inches. 41.6 lbs. Apparently unsigned and dating from t...

Antique (19th century) patinated bronze sculptures raised on gilt bronze pedestals depicting Boreas Abducting Oreithyia and the Abduction of Proserpina, after the original models b...

Our very large (53.5 in, 136 cm) bronze statue by the French master, Jules Bertin (1826-1892), circa 1879, depicts the Roman goddess, Libertas (Liberty), standing upon a stylized glo...

Pair of Grand Tour bronze sculptures depicting playful boy and girl. Apparently unsigned and each in good condition.

Seated athletic bronze sculpture / Figure Greek - Roman mythology Greek - Roman mythology The condition can be seen in the pictures.

This large and substantial cast bronze sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in circa 1880 for the Grand Tour. The sculpture depicts the Greek god Hermes...

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...

Classical, Cast Bronze, Grand Tour, Statue of Seated Hermes, Italy, 20th C. Cast Bronze statue depicting "Seated Hermes," who is the Greek God of messengers. This sculpture is model...