Flying Mercury Hermes w/ Caduceus Bronze Statue Sculpture Giambologna 20" x 11"

Condition: This sculpture is in perfect conditionBronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 20 1/2" X Width 11"Marble Dimensions: Diameter 5"Height without base:18 1/2"Weight:17 LBSInventory:78Y6666687Original or Reproduction: Reproduction Mercury: A Masterpiece of Renaissance Sculpture by Giambologna Giambologna, one of the most celebrated sculptors of the Renaissance, is renowned for his ability to capture movement and elegance in his works. Among his most iconic creations is the Mercury sculpture, where the swift messenger of the gods is depicted wearing a winged petasus and holding the caduceus, a staff symbolizing medicine. Mercury's raised arm, a gesture drawn from classical rhetoric, exemplifies Giambologna's refined artistic style and his mastery in conveying both grace and authority. Crafted with meticulous detail using the "Lost Wax Method", this sculpture brings Mercury to life, showcasing the fluidity of his form and the intricacies of his attire. The dynamic postur