Laboratory for Scientfic Restoration of Sculpture and Coloured Stones

Statue of Hermes

1st century Roman copy of a Greek original dating from the 5th century B.C.

Marble

Before and after restoration

In the photograph:
1. the statue of Hermes before restoration;
2. complete disassembly of all fragments and details of the sculpture in the process of restoration;
3. the statue of Hermes after restoration: reassembled following the elimination of additions from previous restorations not belonging to the original (part of the left arm up to the elbow and the purse in the right hand).