{"product_id":"mercury-fastening-sandals-bronze-statue","title":"Mercury Fastening His Sandals Bronze Statue after Pigalle – 62.1 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bronze portrays Mercury, the swift messenger of the Roman gods, in a dynamic pose on a rocky outcrop: one arm holds the caduceus high above his head while his body twists and his cloak flies out behind him. The winged helmet and the athletic modelling of the figure are picked out in a golden-brown patina. Mounted on a round black base, the statue stands 62.1 cm tall and weighs 9 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Artistic Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier names this piece after “Mercury fastening his sandals”, the famous subject sculpted by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle in 1744, whose marble now stands in the Louvre and which was reproduced in bronze throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Mercury – the Greek Hermes – was the god of travellers, merchants, communication and good fortune, and his caduceus, a staff entwined with two snakes, became a symbol of commerce. The upward diagonal from the rocky base to the raised staff gives the statue a strong sense of motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury (Hermes) with winged helmet and caduceus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-brown bronze patina (as photographed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocky ground on a round black base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 62.1 × 22.4 × 21.7 cm (24.4 × 8.8 × 8.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 9 kg (19.8 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Display Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking piece for a study, an office reception, an entrance hall or a large bookshelf. It suits classical interiors with marble, columns and dark wood, and adds movement to a modern room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Thoughtful Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA meaningful gift for a merchant, an entrepreneur, a courier or logistics business, a frequent traveller or a lover of Greek and Roman mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust regularly with a soft, dry cloth or a soft brush. Do not use water, polish or cleaning agents, which can damage the patina, and keep the piece indoors away from direct sunlight and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Objeva","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47658909270153,"sku":"BR-22","price":659.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/2566\/7977\/files\/BR-22.png?v=1784518507","url":"https:\/\/objeva.com\/products\/mercury-fastening-sandals-bronze-statue","provider":"Objeva","version":"1.0","type":"link"}