Manner of Giambologna (Italian, 1529-1608)
This marvellous pair of patinated bronze sculptures dpict Roman gods Mercury and Fortuna, based on models by the famous Mannerist sculptor Giambologna.
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This large duo is crafted from patinated bronze and depicts the Classical Roman figures of Mercury and Fortuna. Mercury is the Roman god of commerce and communication. The sculpture presents him holding the caduceus in his left hand and wearing a winged helmet on his head. Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fortune and luck is depicted raising her hand towards the heavens.
The figures balance on one foot atop patinated bronze plinth, above the mask of Boreas, the god of north wind. The sides of the plinths are decorated in the round with bas relief scenes of a procession of cherubim.
Both are based on bronze works by the renowned Mannerist sculptor, Giambologna (1529-1608). In 1580, Giambologna created a sculpture of Mercury for Ferdinando de’ Medici. The piece was intended to be used as a sculptural finial for a fountain in the Villa Medici in Rome, however in 1780 it was moved to the Uffizi Museum in Florence.
The figures are signed ‘J. de Bologne’.
Reference:
17143
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