Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Statuette of Hermes 1st to 3rd Century AD - 7 cm

Roman Empire Bronze Statuette of Hermes – 1st to 3rd Century AD A finely cast Roman bronze statuette depicting Hermes, the messenger god known to the Romans as Mercury, shown standing nude in a relaxed contrapposto pose and with remnants of winged attributes associated with the deity. Small bronzes of Hermes were popular throughout the Roman Empire and were placed in domestic shrines, villas, and commercial spaces as protective and auspicious figures. The sculpture displays pleasing classical proportions, well-defined anatomical modelling, and an attractive ancient green-brown patina that enhances its archaeological character, making it an appealing example of Roman devotional and decorative bronze work. Material: Bronze Dimensions: 7 cm high Weight: xx Provenance: Acquired in the Netherlands. Formerly in a Belgian private collection assembled during the 2000s. We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email. This item has been legally acquired under European Law.

Estimate:£923.45

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