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"Grand Tour" Bronze Figure of Giambologna's Mercury

Auction:
2313
Lot:
209
Sold for:
$764$650

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Auction:
European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2313
Location:
Boston
Date / Time :
April 08, 2006 10:00AM

Description:

"Grand Tour" Bronze Figure of Giambologna's Mercury, late 19th century, the figure on weighted base with black slate plinth, ht. 31 3/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

Giambologna, Mercury, Slate

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Stuart

Stuart Slavid

Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203

Stephanie

Stephanie Opolski

Senior Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts and Fine Silver
508-970-3203

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