Description

Late C19th Italian bronze �Grand Tour� souvenir sculpture , after the antique , �Mercury Resting� .
Smaller scale bronze reduction copy of the iconic Hellenistic original which was excavated at the Villa of the Papyri, Herculaneum in 1758 now exhibited in the Museo Archeologico , Naples , Italy.
The Roman demi -god Mercury , known to the Greeks as Hermes , in mythology was messenger to the Gods , is depicted naked sat on a naturalistically-cast rocky outcrop , wearing his winged sandals and holding a missive .
Consistent patina with only minor high-points .
H 8�
W 6�
D 5�
Italy , Naples c.1890
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on Selling Antiques showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 2410