Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2631BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 12, 2013 10:00AM
Description:
Grand Tour Bronze of Mercury, 19th century, after Giambologna, dark brown/black patina, on a verde marble pedestal, total ht. 23 3/4 in.
Estimate $500-700
Metal fatigue to water spout at mouth resulting in bronze's inability to remain upright. Scattered small nicks to patina. Repaired breaks and nicks to marble.
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