Signed 18th Century Terra Cotta Sculpture of Mercury by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle

A finely modeled terra cotta sculpture of Mercury , attributed and signed by renowned French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (1714–1785), celebrated for his expressive neoclassical works. This piece captures the Roman god in a poised, dynamic moment, highlighting Pigalle’s mastery in anatomical detail and emotional gesture. Executed in warm terra cotta , the sculpture reflects the aesthetic ideals of the 18th-century French neoclassical period . With its fluid movement, finely rendered musculature, and classical subject, this signed work offers both historic and artistic significance for collectors of period sculpture and academic studies.

Place of Origin: 18th Century