An Early 18thC Terracotta Bust of Hermes c.1700-50 sub-Antiques the piece has survived in

the piece has survived in the main and overall it remains a hugely attractive piece in its entirety

but could be extensively cleaned and varnished to bring out the sitter if so deemed fit

A good decorative statement piece of versatile furniture

One should go to bed no later than ten in the evening

or more commonly the Lion Rampant of Scotland

An Early 18thC Terracotta Bust of Hermes c.1700-50 sub-Antiques the piece has survived inOrigin: ItalianPeriod: Early Mid 18thCProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1700 50Width: 10. 5Height: 19. 5Depth: 11The early sculpted terracotta bust of Hermes or Mercury, the whole with weathering and a very honest and well established patina, facing dexter and gazing slightly downward conveying a dreamy, almost wistful expression, with tight short curled hair and the distinctive flat cap, or petasos, to an integral plinth base, the whole surviving from the