Late 20th Century Large Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Apollo Belvedere

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A large neoclassical plaster bust after the celebrated Apollo Belvedere, modeled with the god’s idealized profile, elaborate curling hair, classical … Read more A large neoclassical plaster bust after the celebrated Apollo Belvedere, modeled with the god’s idealized profile, elaborate curling hair, classical drapery, and circular shoulder clasp. The softly aged ivory finish settles into the sculpted recesses, lending the surface greater depth than a newly cast decorative reproduction.

At nearly twenty-five inches high, the bust has enough presence to anchor a console, library pedestal, garden-room table, or painted chest. It would be particularly handsome in an English country hall, a Palm Beach interior layered with classical references, or a collected study alongside old books and architectural fragments. The Apollo Belvedere is based on an ancient Roman marble believed to copy a lost Greek bronze, and it became one of the defining models of European neoclassical taste.

Dimensions: 13ʺ W × 6ʺ D × 24.5ʺ H
Materials: Cast plaster
Period and style: Late 20th century; Neoclassical, Greek and Roman Revival
Condition: Good vintage condition with minor surface wear, tonal variation, and small imperfections consistent with age
Notable features: Large architectural scale, classical drapery, detailed curled hair, softly weathered ivory finish, and integral stepped pedestal See less