Furniture, Works of Art, Carpets & Clocks - 16th January 2025

Lot 948

A LARGE FRENCH BRONZE GRAND TOUR FIGURE OF MERCURY

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000

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Description

A LARGE FRENCH BRONZE GRAND TOUR FIGURE OF MERCURY

LATE 19TH CENTURY, AFTER GIAMBOLGNA (FLEMISH 1529-1608)

the classical god holding a caduceus in his left hand, signed 'Jean de Bologne' on a black marble plinth relief decorated classical figures, together with an associated wooden moulded circular plinth

145.5cm tall (statue), 175.2cm tall (overall)