Bronze Sculpture after Giambologna
Bronze sculpture after Giambologna's Mercury, depicting a figure standing on a putti’s head, holding a staff wrapped with serpents cradled in his left arm and his right hand is pointed up in front of him. The figure is bronze clad, the base is cast bronze, all with a medium brown patina; base has a foundry stamp for Chiurazzi Foundry of Naples. Has stress cracks to one wing on the helmet, right arm below the elbow and at the left ankle. 47 in. high (statue), 63 3/4 in. high (total).
Condition Report: The absence of a condition report does not imply there are no condition issues with the lot. Please inquire for a detailed condition report.
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Bronze sculpture after Giambologna's Mercury, depicting a figure standing on a putti’s head, holding a staff wrapped with serpents cradled in his left arm and his right hand is pointed up in front of him. The figure is bronze clad, the base is cast bronze, all with a medium brown patina; base has a foundry stamp for Chiurazzi Foundry of Naples. Has stress cracks to one wing on the helmet, right arm below the elbow and at the left ankle. 47 in. high (statue), 63 3/4 in. high (total).
Condition Report: The absence of a condition report does not imply there are no condition issues with the lot. Please inquire for a detailed condition report.