Kedroos and Philoxenios Hermes
Kedroos and Philoxenios Ermis is a sculpture in the middle of Aeolou Street that few, however, notice.
Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )
1993 Created.
1994 Placed.
Ottoman era (1453- 1821)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)
What I can see
The 0.90m high brass sculpture is placed on a 2m metal pole and depicts the god Hermes (Mercury) as the patron of commerce and hospitality. Although it is located almost in the middle of Aeolou Street, most passers-by do not notice it. The sculptor’s name is written on the back side of the sculpture.
What I can't see
It was created by Alekos Fasianos and was a donation of the Association for the Upgrading of the Commercial Centre of Athens. Kyriakos Krokos had originally designed the metal pole to be wrapped in brass floral decoration.
Info
- Address: Aeolou and Xrysospiliotissis St.
Bibliography
Antonopoulou Z., (2003), Τα γλυπτά της Αθήνας, Υπαίθρια Γλυπτική1834-2004 [The sculptures of Athens, Outdoor sculpting 1834-2004], Potamos
