Ancient Roman Bronze Figure of Hermes (Mercury) Holding the Purse
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Bronze figure of Hermes (Mercury) from Roman culture, dating to c.2nd–3rd Century A.D., standing nude with cloak over the left arm, winged hat, and a purse in the right hand; 8.4 cm high, dark green patina, right leg missing, display stand included, provenance ex collection Mr. D. Lewis, Wimbledon, UK, acquired in 2020 from the United Kingdom, legally acquired with export legal status and certificate of authenticity.
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Hermes, the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Mercury. Standing naked, cloak thrown over his left arm, wearing a winged hat and holding one of his attributes, the purse, in right hand. Dark green patina.
Size: 8.4 cm H - 3 5/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Right leg missing
Display stand included
Provenance: ex. Collection Mr. D. Lewis, Wimbledon, London, UK.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Hermes, the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Mercury. Standing naked, cloak thrown over his left arm, wearing a winged hat and holding one of his attributes, the purse, in right hand. Dark green patina.
Size: 8.4 cm H - 3 5/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Right leg missing
Display stand included
Provenance: ex. Collection Mr. D. Lewis, Wimbledon, London, UK.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Name of object
Figure of Hermes (Mercury) Holding the Purse
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
