Giovanni da Bologna Handcrafted Solid Bronze Sculpture:"Flying Mercury" (39" H)
Artist: Giovanni da Bologna
Title: "Flying Mercury" (39" H) A Classic Bronze Statue of Stunning Quality
Medium: Genuine Pure Bronze - Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue)
Height: 39" (As each sculpture is individually made, sizes stated are approximate. Measurements of most works are from the bottom of the marble base to the highest point of the sculpture.)
Detailed Description : Giovanni da Bologna's famed "Flying Mercury" captures the Greek messenger of the gods speeding through the skies. Mercury is depicted wearing a winged petasus on his head and winged sandals which give him speed in flight. He carries the caduceus in his hand, the magic wand given to him by Apollo that has come to symbolizes the practice of medicine.
A bronze column of breath from Aeolus, the wind god, serves as a pedestal to propel Mercury upward and forward. Mercury points upward towards Jupiter in a contraposto (twist of the body) pose that is both elegant and powerful. With his knowledge of anatomy and exceptional artistic skill, it is no wonder that da Bologna's masterpiece originally sculpted in 1580 remains one of today's most cherished bronze artworks.
Standing an impressive 39" tall by 16" wide, this is the larger of our two castings of "Flying Mercury" (see also Item No. 197B). This version has exceptional detail and boasts a beautiful deep patina permanently fused into the bronze under very high heat. It has been cast of the finest silicon bronze by the talented artisans in our own California art foundry. The piece carries the signature "Giambologna" in the bronze as well as the "ABW" founder's mark, and is mounted onto a beautiful marble base. Just as we still revere this artwork originally sculpted hundreds of years ago, this is an artwork that will last to be treasured hundreds of years from now.
About the Sculpture: Made in the U.S.A. certified pure bronze. Featuring recasts of hundreds of significant bronzes. Setting the standard in hand cast bronzes in the superior Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue). Clay to wax to bronze-the lost wax process is a method for changing a sculpture made of soft clay into a harder material such as bronze, which captures the most minute detail of the artists original work. Practicing in the same manner of the old world masters, with devotion to quality, fidelity and detail. Recasts may be made from originals, reproductions or sculptured after paintings. Our skillful artisans take pride in casting the best foundry bronze. The lost wax process has long been the preferred method of casting bronze sculptures for the finest museums, galleries and premier collections across the globe. There simply is no better way to create artwork in bronze that faithfully reproduces the original object.
Title: "Flying Mercury" (39" H) A Classic Bronze Statue of Stunning Quality
Medium: Genuine Pure Bronze - Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue)
Height: 39" (As each sculpture is individually made, sizes stated are approximate. Measurements of most works are from the bottom of the marble base to the highest point of the sculpture.)
Detailed Description : Giovanni da Bologna's famed "Flying Mercury" captures the Greek messenger of the gods speeding through the skies. Mercury is depicted wearing a winged petasus on his head and winged sandals which give him speed in flight. He carries the caduceus in his hand, the magic wand given to him by Apollo that has come to symbolizes the practice of medicine.
A bronze column of breath from Aeolus, the wind god, serves as a pedestal to propel Mercury upward and forward. Mercury points upward towards Jupiter in a contraposto (twist of the body) pose that is both elegant and powerful. With his knowledge of anatomy and exceptional artistic skill, it is no wonder that da Bologna's masterpiece originally sculpted in 1580 remains one of today's most cherished bronze artworks.
Standing an impressive 39" tall by 16" wide, this is the larger of our two castings of "Flying Mercury" (see also Item No. 197B). This version has exceptional detail and boasts a beautiful deep patina permanently fused into the bronze under very high heat. It has been cast of the finest silicon bronze by the talented artisans in our own California art foundry. The piece carries the signature "Giambologna" in the bronze as well as the "ABW" founder's mark, and is mounted onto a beautiful marble base. Just as we still revere this artwork originally sculpted hundreds of years ago, this is an artwork that will last to be treasured hundreds of years from now.
About the Sculpture: Made in the U.S.A. certified pure bronze. Featuring recasts of hundreds of significant bronzes. Setting the standard in hand cast bronzes in the superior Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue). Clay to wax to bronze-the lost wax process is a method for changing a sculpture made of soft clay into a harder material such as bronze, which captures the most minute detail of the artists original work. Practicing in the same manner of the old world masters, with devotion to quality, fidelity and detail. Recasts may be made from originals, reproductions or sculptured after paintings. Our skillful artisans take pride in casting the best foundry bronze. The lost wax process has long been the preferred method of casting bronze sculptures for the finest museums, galleries and premier collections across the globe. There simply is no better way to create artwork in bronze that faithfully reproduces the original object.
Availability: This item will be "Direct Shipped" to you by our Foundry source. Bronze Sculptures are made to order by craftsman, so additional time is required. Depending upon the size and complexity of a piece, the entire process from start to finish may take up to 4 weeks for delivery.
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