A large bronze model of the Infant Mercury sleeping, previou...

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A large bronze model of the Infant Mercury sleeping, previously thought to be German, late 19th century; portrayed as nude and reclining on his right side, with wings issuing from his hair and wearing winged sandals; inscribed CCH 1898 to the loosely rectangular base behind the right upper arm; 25cm high, 103cm long PROVENANCE: Christie's at Wrotham Park, Garden Statuary, Architectural Fittings and Fire Surrounds, 4th June 1991, lot 183

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16th Apr 24 at 10am BST

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