Roman Bronze Figure of Mercury

1ST-2ND CENTURY AD

4" (334 grams, 10 cm).

A finely cast figure of the god Mercury in seated pose, nude but for a petasos hat, the right leg raised and bent, the right hand drilled to accept an attachment, possibly a money pouch; the facial features naturalistically cast, with short, curling hair; mounted on custom-made stand.

Provenance

From the collection of a Swiss banker living in London, formed 1970-1980.

CONDITION

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LOT 282

Roman Bronze Figure of Mercury

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,331

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