DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Sterling Silver, Fine Porcelain, Decorative Objects

Sat, Aug 20, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Tue, Aug 23, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1017

AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA BRONZE SCULPTURE

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA, BRONZE SCULPTURE, H 74", 'MERCURY', ON A MARBLE PEDESTAL (H 106" OVERALL):The Roman god depicted on one foot, supported by a zephyr, with one arm raised toward heaven; medium brown patina, no apparent markings. Measures approximately 74"-75" from the base to the finger tip, raised on a separate mottled marble pedestal, H.31 1/2", Dia.16". Overall height is 106", approximately. Giambologna, Flemish, 1529-1608.

Condition

Lacking caduceus in his left arm; wear and scratches noted to the patina; also, a fine crack below his left foot. The marble base has several small chips along the edges, a few have been filled in.