Vintage After-Giambologna Bronze "Hermes" Figure Tuchfarber Exhibits minor signs of wear

Exhibits minor signs of wear including rust and scratches

The oak-toned finish shows light wear and surface fading from years of use

oxidation and staining to the zinc top

TW - 19378 - 031326

Olympic meaning as victors in Ancient Greece would carry the torch after being adorned with a laurel wreath

Vintage After-Giambologna Bronze "Hermes" Figure Tuchfarber Exhibits minor signs of wearBronze figural sculpture modeled after Giambologna's celebrated Renaissance depiction of Hermes, messenger of the gods. The figure is shown balancing dramatically on one foot atop the head of Zephyrus, the wind god, with the opposite leg raised behind in a pose emphasizing movement and grace. Hermes wears his characteristic winged helmet and sandals while extending a caduceus overhead. The cylindrical pedestal is richly decorated with relief panels