Lot 42 , After Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish 1770-1844). A Grand Tour white marble carving of Mercury about to kill Argus' width 31cm depth 32cm height 87cm

After Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish 1770-1844). A Grand Tour white marble carving of Mercury about to kill Argus'
on naturalistic square base,
width 31cm depth 32cm height 87cm
£3,000-5,000

Condition:
Tip of the left wing to his helmet has been restored, a hairline crack runs through his left thigh. Otherwise rather dirty with slight pitting to his right kneecap.

Sold for £8,500