Carrara White Marble Statue - 455 mm

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Medusa Statue in White Carrara Marble, Italy, measuring 260 mm wide, 455 mm high, 130 mm deep, weighing 12.9 kg, unsigned, in good condition.

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Description from the seller

Medusa's head, an iconic figure of Greek mythology, expertly carved in the precious white Carrara marble and placed on a solid base of Levanto red marble. The head of Medusa, with its characteristic serpents intertwined among the hair, conveys a powerful sense of strength and beauty. Every detail is finely worked, from the sinuous curls to the intense and harmonious features of the face. The base in Levanto red marble adds a striking color contrast, further highlighting the purity of the white marble. Perfect as a decorative element in classic or modern interiors, this sculptural work is ideal for enriching living rooms, libraries, or representative spaces. Its design unites classical art with the refinement of Italian materials, making it a unique and precious piece for collectors and art and culture enthusiasts. A tribute to mythology and to artistic tradition, able to tell a timeless story.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Medusa's head, an iconic figure of Greek mythology, expertly carved in the precious white Carrara marble and placed on a solid base of Levanto red marble. The head of Medusa, with its characteristic serpents intertwined among the hair, conveys a powerful sense of strength and beauty. Every detail is finely worked, from the sinuous curls to the intense and harmonious features of the face. The base in Levanto red marble adds a striking color contrast, further highlighting the purity of the white marble. Perfect as a decorative element in classic or modern interiors, this sculptural work is ideal for enriching living rooms, libraries, or representative spaces. Its design unites classical art with the refinement of Italian materials, making it a unique and precious piece for collectors and art and culture enthusiasts. A tribute to mythology and to artistic tradition, able to tell a timeless story.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Details

Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Carrara White Marble
Title of artwork
Medusa Statue in White Carrara Marble.
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
455 mm
Width
260 mm
Depth
130 mm
Weight
12.9 kg
ItalyVerified
13073
Objects sold
98.76%
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