Neopolitan Grand Tour Italian Bronze Sculpture of Mercury

Circa 1870s, foundry mark of Giorgio Sommer (German/Italian, 1834-1914) to plinth edge, modeled after the antique by Giambologna (Flemish Italian, 1529-1608), mounted to a black marble base.

21 5/8 in.

Private Collection of an Antiquarian, Charlotte, North Carolina

Later bolt mount to underside; some mis-shaping to caduceus, a few minor small nicks to marble edges.