Giorgio Sommer c. 1880 Albumen Print of Seated Hermes (Mercurio) at Naples Museum original paint with light wear and aging

with light wear and aging to the metal

Beautiful on a vanity or dresser

) The jacket would come off this way if one wanted to access the reel inside to try to get him working again

When I found this mug I would have guessed it was made just a few years ago--it's in perfect condition

a great form and crisp pop of color

Giorgio Sommer c. 1880 Albumen Print of Seated Hermes (Mercurio) at Naples Museum original paint with light wear and agingI've been really attracted to old photographs of classical sculptures statues of late, or just lucky enough to be coming across them and finding them really beautiful. This is one of two albumen prints I found together, dating to the 1880s, which I believe likely were acquired on a "Grand Tour." The subject of both is a sculpture of "Mercurio," more commonly known as Seated Hermes, held (still, I believe) in the collection of the Naples Museum. This