MERMAN, PLACE DE LA CONCORDE, PARIS, JACQUES IGNACE HITTORF, 1833-1840. Architect and sculptor, Jacques Hittorff (1792-1867) created this Mermen as a central character for the Place de la Concorde fountain in Paris. The fountain underwent renovations at the beginning of the 20th century and this original sculpture, then already one hundred years old, was replaced with a replica that is still standing in the fountain to this day. This original Merman, along with the second Merman below and the Mermaid, are considered the most important figures created by Hittorff ever presented for sale. Acquired by Urban Archaeology in 1985, the Mermen and Mermaid have graced the firm’s entrances in New York City and Bridgehampton ever since. Cast iron with brown patina. H 83". (The two Mermen differ only in slight variations to their patina due to age.)