Cast in the early 1800s, this plaster bust is an age-old object with flaking paint in places.
The original Hermes statue in marble on which this plaster bust is based resides at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia in Greece. In the full statue, Hermes right hand is lost. It is thought to have once held a bunch of grapes which he wistfully dangled in front of the infant Dionysus, a God associated with wine and intoxication. The original marble statue is an icon of Greek statuary, making this painted plaster cast a fragment of neoclassical history for a home. It is an excellent stand alone piece, looking striking in an entrance hall, alcove or drawing room as an item of historical interest.
Column measures H 91 cm (35.82 in) x D 42 cm (16.53 in)
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Dimensions:Height: 67.33 in (171 cm)Width: 24.81 in (63 cm)Depth: 14.18 in (36 cm)
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Style:Neoclassical(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:PlasterScagliola
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:Early 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1820
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Condition:FairGood structural condition. Areas of paint loss. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
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Seller Location:Wormelow, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: 932498Seller: LU2096337269462
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