French Terracotta Figure of The Seated Mercury Messenger of the Gods circa 1890
£950
A very fine French terracotta figure of The Seated Mercury (Greek Hermes) Messenger of the Gods. With winged helmet and sandals, the Caduceus or Staff of the messenger with entwined snakes surmounted by wings, on the ground beside him, circa 1890. HEIGHT: 57cm (22.4") WIDTH: 30cm (11.8") DEPTH: 30cm (11.8")