20th Century Composition Marble Bust of Apollo on Pedestal, Set of 2

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A beautifully sculpted marble bust of the famous Greek god Apollo, on it's original fabulous decorative pedestal, dating from the … Read more A beautifully sculpted marble bust of the famous Greek god Apollo, on it's original fabulous decorative pedestal, dating from the mid-20th century. The attention to detail throughout the piece is second to none and the figure is extremely lifelike. This high quality bust and pedestal are made from marble dust otherwise known as faux marble. The matching pedestal is available upon request. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 56 x width 37 x depth 23 - Bust Height 73 x width 25 x depth 25 - Pedestal Height 129 x width 37 x depth 23 - Bust on pedestal Dimensions in inches: Height 22.0 x width 14.6 x depth 9.1 - Bust Height 28.7 x width 9.8 x depth 9.8 - Pedestal Height 50.8 x width 14.6 x depth 9.1 - Bust on pedestal Marble dust is combined with cement or synthetic resins to make reconstituted or cultured marble. The appearance of marble can be simulated with faux marbling, a painting technique that imitates the stone's color patterns. Apollo has been variously recognized as a god of light and the sun, truth prophecy, healing, music, poetry, and more. Apollo is the son of Zeus and Leto and has a twin sister, the huntress - Artemis. Apart from his heroic courage dashingly handsome Apollo was also known for number of love affairs with both nymphs and mortal women. See less