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A Mid-18th Century Statue of Mercury, Low Countries

£54,000

Carved of Dutch Bentheimer sandstone, depicting the deity in winged hat and carrying a bag of money; his caduceus, or staff, missing from his right hand. Of high quality, and richly patinated with mosses and lichen.

Ref: 6471

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Height 68⅛in (173cm)
Width 27³⁄₁₆in (69cm)
Depth 17²³⁄₃₂in (45cm)
Front view of the Mercury statue showing draped cloth and mossy patina
Close-up of Mercury's carved face and winged hat with lichen patina
Rear view of the Mercury statue showing back and draped cloak
Close-up of Mercury's hand gathering drapery at his hip
Rear detail of Mercury's winged hat and carved hair
A Mid-18th Century Statue of Mercury, Low Countries image 7
Rear view of Mercury's shoulders and back with moss-covered surface
Close-up of the carved drapery folds at Mercury's waist
Close-up of the flowing carved drapery at Mercury's legs
Detail of Mercury's bent arm and draped cloth

Tel: +44 (0) 207 730 2122

95–97 Pimlico Rd

London SW1W 8PH

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