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"Seated Hermes" after the antique. Bronze with black patina, grand tour work, late 18th century, early 11th century. Height: 29.5 cm The seated Hermes is mentioned in the correspondence between the Roman orator Cicero and his friend Atticus: it was exhibited in the latter's gardens - The sculpture was found on August 3, 1758 next to the western hemicycle of the natatio (pool) of the rectangular peristyle of the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum. ***** Placing a bid is tantamount to accepting our terms and conditions of sale, so please refer to **** for shipping details.
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"Seated Hermes" after the antique. Bronze with black patina, grand tour work, late 18th century, early 11th century. Height: 29.5 cm The seated Hermes is mentioned in the correspondence between the Roman orator Cicero and his friend Atticus: it was exhibited in the latter's gardens - The sculpture was found on August 3, 1758 next to the western hemicycle of the natatio (pool) of the rectangular peristyle of the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum. ***** Placing a bid is tantamount to accepting our terms and conditions of sale, so please refer to **** for shipping details.