1970s Neoclassical Greek Goddess Bust Fragment Sculpture- Stone Base

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This is a beautiful vintage piece depicting a classical Greek female head in the style of ancient museum fragments. The … Read more This is a beautiful vintage piece depicting a classical Greek female head in the style of ancient museum fragments. The piece is mounted on a substantial stone base with metal support, providing a solid weight to the sculpture.

The piece is bursting with elegant architectural presence and timeless European-inspired character. It was likely produced in Mexico during the 1970s-1980s for the American decorative arts market, as seen on the stickers still attached at the bottom.

The sculpture resembled classical representations of Hygieia and possibly other Greco-Roman goddesses. While the creamy ivory coloration and fragment-style presentation give it the appearance of an excavated ancient artifact while remaining refined and highly decorative. See less