Two bronze sculptures with a brown patina, depicting Fortune, goddess of luck, and Mercury, god of good fortune in Roman mythology. Each deity is represented with his or her attributes: Fortune carries ears of corn in one hand and a scepter in the other, while Mercury holds a purse. Both are propelled into the air by a baby blower. Bases adorned with putti symbolizing Painting and Sculpture. Both bronzes are signed "J. de Bologne".
Model after Jean de Bologne (Giambologna), a French sculptor born in 1524 and who died in Florence in 1608.
Circa: 1880
Condition report: In good condition.
- Reference :
- 2081
- Width :
- 13 (cm)
- Height :
- 58 (cm)
- Depth :
- 13 (cm)
- Period:
- 19th century
- Materials:
- Bronze patina
