A pair of finely cast C19th ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir classical bronze statuettes of Mercury & Fortuna after the originals by Giambologna. These bronzes are after the Renaissance sculptor Giambologna (1529-1608). They depict Mercury, messenger to the Gods and Fortuna , goddess of good luck. Each are shown in an elegant pose and poised on the head of a Zephyr and raised on the wind.

The Roman god Mercury, known as Hermes to the Greeks, is shown with his winged helmet and winged heels for flight, holding his caduceus which is a herald’s staff entwined with snakes. The companion figure is of Fortuna and is depicted holding a trumpet. Each have their arm raised to the heavens. The cast heads of the Zephyrs each bearing a facsimile signature of “Giambologna”. Both sculptures are mounted upon a stepped and turned circular base of ‘Giallo di Siena’ marble and are in original condition with a rich and consistent colour and patina.