Hermes by Praxiteles - Bronze patina terracotta bust (Mercury or Hermes) - H 51

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Hermes by Praxiteles - Bronze patina terracotta bust (Mercury or Hermes) - H 51

Name: Hermes by Praxiteles - Bronze patina terracotta bust (Mercury or Hermes) - H 51
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: X4JAI9IS4C
Price: 1500 EUR
Availability: SoldOut

By Gallery des Victoires

Period 19th century

Style Rome and ancient Greece

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Galerie des Victoires

75002 Paris

Display phone number +33 6 10 14 84 97

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Description

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Large terracotta bust on pedestal representing Hermes.
Late 19th century.
Bronze-like patina.
Very fine work in good condition.
Based on the ancient Greek statue discovered in 1877 in the ruins of the temple of Hera at Olympia.
Traditionally attributed to Praxiteles (4th century B.C.), it is on display at the Olympia Archaeological Museum.
Height 51 cm L 35 cm

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Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Rome and ancient Greece (Terracotta sculpture of Rome and ancient Greece Style)
Period	19th century (Terracotta sculpture 19th century)
Country of origin	France
Height (cm)	51
Materials	Terracotta