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Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Statues of Mercury and Fortuna

$17,800per set
£13,511.11per set
€15,493.86per set
CA$25,124.60per set
A$26,968.90per set
CHF 14,359.56per set
MX$319,416.44per set
NOK 181,465.61per set
SEK 165,728.71per set
DKK 115,746.15per set

About the Item

A stunning and high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and black Belgian marble statues of Mercury and Fortuna, after a model by Louis Guillaume Fulconis signed Jean de Boulogne and Clodion. Each statue is raised by a circular stepped black Belgian marble base below a striking and richly chased wrap around ormolu band. The band displays charming richly chased cherubs playing and sculpting statues. Above are the patinated bronze statues of Fortuna and Mercury with ormolu accents. Mercury is standing on a gust of wind blown by Zephyrus and holds an ormolu caduceus. Fortuna is standing on her Rota Fortunae (wheel of fortune) and holds an ormolu cornucopia. Mercury was the god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence, communication, divination, travelers, luck, trickery and thieves; he also serves as the guide of souls to the underworld. Fortuna was the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck in Roman religion.
  • Creator:
    Claude Michel Clodion (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.75 in (85.73 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 87891stDibs: LU949925889012

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