A miniature cast patinated bronze figure of Mercury resting. Late 19th Century, after the Antique (Lysippus, 4th century B.C.)

Modelled seated upon a rock with one leg outstretched 7.5cm high. Sold for £96

Note: The original, circa 330-300 B.C., is located in the Museo di Napoli. Several sizes of reductions were made during the 19th Century for the European Tour souvenir market.  (Cpyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved) 

Bonhams. The Chester Sale, 1 Jul 2008. Chester - www.bonhams.com