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Hermes 2: M.2-1995

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Hermes 2

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Paolozzi, Eduardo Luigi

Entities

Categories

Description

Bronze, cast, with dark brown patina. Head and shoulders of a man wearing a hat with a flat circular brim, standing on an integral rectangular base. The hat, head and shoulders are multifaceted and have irregularly shaped jutting elements giving the whole a midly Cubist appearance.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 17.6 cm
Height: 31.2 cm
Width: 16.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1995) by Paolozzi, Eduardo Luigi

Dating

20th Century, Mid
Production date: AD 1993

Note

Artist's cast

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Sculpture Depth 17.8 cm Height 13.7 cm Width 16.9 cm
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Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Bronze, cast, patinated dark brown

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: EduaRdo Paolozzi
  • Location: On the back of the base, possibly scratched in post-casting
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1993
  • Location: Inscribed on proper left side of base
  • Type: Date

Inscription present: 'AC' denotes Artist's Cast

  • Text: AC
  • Location: Inscribed onto proper right shoulder
  • Type: Letter

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.2-1995
Primary reference Number: 13470
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_2_1995
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Saturday 14 March 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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