Bronze Bust “Athena” on Brown-Green Marble - red-brown patina - H. 27,4 cm
Item number 138549
Athena, goddess of wisdom, with her tall crested helmet and the serpent-trimmed aegis.
Wherever people read, teach and think she is in the right place: in a library, a study, a consulting room or on a desk. Thanks to her slim form she fits into almost any bookcase.
At a glance
- Material: Solid bronze, brown-green marble base
- Colour: Bronze / brown
- Dimensions: 7,2 x 7,7 x 27,4 cm
- Weight: 2,02 kg
- Finish: Lost-wax casting, chased and patinated by hand
Craftsmanship
Once cast in a lost mould, the bronze passes to the chaser and finally receives a hand-applied patina. Helmet ornaments, strands of hair and folds of drapery are finely worked, and a ribbon gives her name in Greek letters. A turned bronze foot links the bust to the tall brown-green marble block, shot through with gold-coloured veins.
Care
Remove dust with a soft brush or a dry cloth. Avoid cleaning agents so that the patina stays intact.
Complete the room
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