Some context on this piece:
This stunning Art Deco sculpture depicts the Roman god Mercury (the patron of commerce, known for his winged helmet), carved directly into the stone facade of the Old São Paulo Stock Exchange building, located in the historic center of São Paulo, Brazil.
Designed by architect Felisberto Ranzini and inaugurated in 1937, the building is a landmark of the city's modern expansion and economic growth in the early 20th century. The sculpture perfectly captures the geometric, powerful, and heroic lines typical of the Art Deco movement.