Hermes Holding an Anchor Sculpture By Hans Muller
Hermes holding an anchor sculpture made of spelter on a bronze base with commemorative plaque, artist Hans Muller signed and foundry marked K.K Kunst-Erzgiessereei, Wien. The sculpture is on a wood base. The sculpture is number 129, it is unknown out of how many.
Hermes, from Greek mythology the son of Zeus and Maia, considered the herald of the god, able to move quickly and freely between the worlds of the mortal and the divine aided by his winged sandals as can be seen in this sculpture.
Hermes is holding an anchor in one hand and on the other hand missing is the caduceus, staff is entwined by two serpents, sometimes surmounted by wings, symbolizing commerce and trade.
The plaque on the base reads: 1.9.1883 - 1.9.1907. This sculpture of Hermes by Hans Muller was probably given as a retirement gift to someone that worked 24 years in a shipyard or shipping company since Hermes was not associated with anything naval yet the anchor is part of the art work.
Dimensions
Height: 29 cm / 11.4 inches
Width: 8 cm / 3.1 inches
Weight: 1.1 Kg / 2.4 lbs.
Hans Muller Bronze Sculpture Madonna And Jesus Child
Hans Muller (Austrian 1873-1937) bronze sculpture of the Madonna and Jesus Child (Maria mit dem Jesuskind), signed on the back and on a marble base. The small plaque on the base reads:
To Rev. Kieran P. Moran C.M, S.T.D
Who for 15 years made such generous
And unselfish use of his God-given
Talents in the interest
Of the Central Association
Of the Miraculous Medal
Silver Jubilee
March 1940
From: Father Skelly
Knight of Verona by Hans Muller
The Knight of Verona is a gilded bronze sculpture of "Cangrande I della Scalla", an Italian nobleman, belonging to the della Scala family which ruled Verona from 1308 until 1387. Della Scalla was an acclaimed warrior and autocrat becoming sole ruler of Verona in 1311 to his death in 1329. The Knight of Verona statue features Cangrande with his helmet, armor and drawn sword on his horse which is draped in cloth on a marble base. The sculpture was made by Hans Muller of Austria (1873-1937) and signed, famous for his bronze sculptures of famous individuals as well as everyday life. The original statue is currently at the Castelvecchio castle, in Verona, Italy.
Dimensions:
Height: 20 cm
Length: 14 cm
Width: 6.5 cm
Weight: 1.66 Kg