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What is a Roman herm?
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A Roman herm is a squared off stone pillar that is topped with a carved head. Originally, they represented the god Hermes, but as time went on herms were used to depict any number of people, real and fictitious, as well as animals and mythological creatures. On 1stDibs, find a collection of herms and other statues from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Neoclassical Plaster Grotesque Herm Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 19th century plaster grotesque herm statue in the neoclassical style circa 1820. Once used
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Italian Marble Herm Statue Figure 75" Tall, 1920's, Child with Bird
Located in Toledo, OH
Italian Marble Herm Figure. This statue is a smiling child with right arm raised to support a bird
Category
Vintage 1920s Statues
Materials
Marble
Lovely circa 1900 Hand Carved Library Bookcase in Hardwood with Herm Statues
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original mahogany library bookcase with herm carved statues
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
$4,888 Sale Price
20% Off
Sublime Fully Restored Regency 1810 Sofa Brown Leather Carved Herms Statue Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
carved mahogany herms statues
A one of kind piece, this original Regency sofa is simply put a work of
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Sofas
Materials
Leather
$19,010 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Italian circa 1880 Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Caryatid Herm Statue
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880 hand carved giltwood Caryatid statue
Category
Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
$1,466 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Fiberglass Female Herm Autumn 58" Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Fiberglass "Female Herm," Autumn 58" Garden Statue Sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Statues
Materials
Fiberglass
