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Lot 409 · Japanese & Korean Art

After the Antique. 20Th Century

A Bronze Figure Of Mercury

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Estimate
€1,500–€2,500 hammer ≈ $1,624–$2,708
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Japanese & Korean Art, New York · 2 April 2003
Record ID
TB-2026-6051757
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Bronze Figure Of Mercury, AFTER THE ANTIQUE. 20TH CENTURY. Christie's, 2 Apr 2003, lot 409. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6051757.

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From the same sale Japanese & Korean Art · Apr 2003

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Hizen Ware, Edo Period (Late 17Th Century) A porcelain sake bottle $4,000–$6,000
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Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century) A pair of monumental bronze incense burners $15,000–$25,000
Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century), Signed Dai Nihon Kyoto Ju Ikkodo Mi… A pair of soft-metal-decorated bronze vases $8,000–$12,000
Meiji Period (Dated 1885), Spring Signed on Silver Plaque Bokusui Hya… An impressive collaborative pair of bronze and mixed-metal vases representing spring and autumn $70,000–$90,000
Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century), Signed Kumagai Zo A pair of inlaid miniature mixed-metal vases $1,000–$1,500

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A Bronze Figure Of Mercury Late 19Th Century, After Giambologna $2,015 Christie's, Jun 2006
A Bronze Figure Of Mercury After the Model by Giambologna, 18Th 19Th Century Christie's, Sep 2006
A George III Mahogany Armchair in the French taste Bonhams, Sep 2022
A Bronze Figure Of Mercury After Giambologna, Circa 1930 Christie's, Mar 2006
A Bronze Figure Of Mercury After Cellini, Second Half 20Th Century Christie's, Jul 2006
A George III Mahogany Armchair Attributed to John Linnell, circa 1770 Bonhams, May 2025
A Bronze Figure Of Mercury Probably Neapolitan, Mid 19Th Century Christie's, Apr 2005
A George III Mahogany Armchair in the Chinese Chippendale style Bonhams, Mar 2020

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