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Flying Mercury

Flying Mercury in green marble copied from the famous work of Giambologna
Located in Prato, IT
Green serpentine marble sculpture Late 19th century Height approx. 88 cm. The flying mercury and
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Life-Size 19th Century Statue of Roman God Mercury After Giambologna
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century statue of the Roman God Mercury after the iconic and well-famed 16th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Statues

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Iron

Bronze Roman Oil Lamp Mercury and Flying Cranes Grand Tour
Located in Rochester, NY
Roman verdigris bronze oil lamp. Flying cranes with running Mercury. After the original found in
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Fine Bronze Sculpture of Mercury and Original Marble Pedestal
Located in Rochester, NY
Fine Grand Tour bronze sculpture of mercury flying on the wind after Giambologna. Polished rouge
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Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Large Fine Bronze Sculpture of Mercury and Original Marble Pedestal
Located in Rochester, NY
Fine Grand Tour bronze sculpture of mercury flying on the wind after Giambologna. Polished rouge
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze

A grand tour bronze figure of Mercury ( Hermes ) on a marble collum
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A bronze on a marble column after Giovanni Bologna, depicting the Roman god Mercury messenger of
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Antique 1850s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Geese at Sunset Wall Sculpture
By Silas Seandel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-dimensional sculpture of a flock of geese flying in front of the Moon, Mercury, and Mars.
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Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Sculptures

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Geese at Sunset Wall Sculpture
Geese at Sunset Wall Sculpture
H 34 in W 46 in D 5 in
Chinese Bronze Mirror with Cast Relief Dragon, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
mythical dragon flying amid clouds. A round knob at the center takes the place of the dragon's flaming
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Shield Shaped Venetian Mirror 19th Century 69x37cm
Located in London, GB
-head accents. Wonderfully hand-etched with scrolling vines and flying birds . This is a very elegant
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Antique 1880s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

True Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
most elegant richly chased blooming flower garland seemingly flying amidst wonderful cloud like designs
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

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Bronze, Ormolu

Elegant Center Dressing Table, Rosewood Veneer, D.Genty Stamp, Louis XV
By Denis Genty
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
central shutter provided on the back of its mercury mirror and flanked by two shutters. They unmask two
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Center Tables

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Bronze

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Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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By Giambologna
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By Giambologna
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Located in Paris, FR
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Located in Hollywood, SC
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Located in Firenze, IT
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Antique Pair of Gilt Bronze Ewers, circa 1840
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Antique Pair of Gilt Bronze and Bronze Ewers, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
and embossed with paterae, the flying-scroll handles terminating in acanthus leaves on an oval rose
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"We Seven by The Astronauts Themselves, " Signed, Book Club Edition, 1962
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19th Century, Flying Mercury Sculpture in Bronze
By Giambologna
Located in Milan, IT
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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Flying Mercury in green marble copied from the famous work of Giambologna
Located in Prato, IT
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By William Littlefield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Located in Paris, FR
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Located in Vancouver, BC
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Located in New York, NY
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Flying Mercury For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal flying mercury for your home. Each flying mercury for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and marble. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer flying mercury, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each flying mercury bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Flying Mercury?

The average selling price for a flying mercury at 1stDibs is $4,525, while they’re typically $975 on the low end and $22,000 for the highest priced.