MERCURY MESSENGER TO THE GODS BRONZE FIGURE

Flying messenger of the gods Hermes sculpture after the famous Giovanni da Bologna’s famous “Flying Mercury”, known as Hermes in Greek, depicts the Greek messenger of the gods as he soars through the air. The artist produced four versions of this statue. The statue offered here is the Paris version. Mercury is depicted with a winged Petasos hat on his head, and winged sandals, both of which together give him speed in flight. In his hand he holds the caduceus, also known as the wand of Hermes, the magic wand given to him by Apollo, which has come to symbolize the practice of medicine. Overall condition very good being Victorian hot cast bronze the gilded it has some blemishes as one expects, standing an impressive height of 80 cm length being 22 cm depth of 28 cm, offering free worldwide delivery, reference FRC Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing lay-by payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com