Sculpture, Dorso Menelao - 47 cm - Cast Stone
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Dorso Menelao sculpture in pietra with petrified marble‑like material (marmorina pietrificata), dating to the mid‑20th century (c. 1940s–1960s), produced in Italy, unsigned, 47 cm high, 20 cm wide and 20 cm deep, in good condition.
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Dorso Menelao with the back showing a faced lion, faithfully reconstructed petrified marble – 20th Century*
Very rare marble with multicolored brick-like veins in white, green, black, mounted on a black lava marble base.
Rare and elegant sculpture, precious and sought-after material, known for its intense veining and its use in high-end architecture and decorations.
The figure is made in *petrified marmorin*, smooth to the touch, compact and *immune to external agents*, therefore perfect for *interior or exterior wall decorations*.
*Technical details:*
- Material base: authentic and rare lava rock
- Sculpture: petrified marmorin (not plaster, not resin)
- Smooth surface, resistant to humidity, frost and heat
- Approximate period: *20th century (1940s–1960s)*
- Conditions: excellent, *no breaks*, light *signs of wear*
*Recommended mounting:* with *L-shaped brackets* for wall mounting (not included).
*Tracked shipping* and *adequate packaging* according to the nature and value of the item.
For Corsica shipping costs to be verified) see proof
Dorso Menelao with the back showing a faced lion, faithfully reconstructed petrified marble – 20th Century*
Very rare marble with multicolored brick-like veins in white, green, black, mounted on a black lava marble base.
Rare and elegant sculpture, precious and sought-after material, known for its intense veining and its use in high-end architecture and decorations.
The figure is made in *petrified marmorin*, smooth to the touch, compact and *immune to external agents*, therefore perfect for *interior or exterior wall decorations*.
*Technical details:*
- Material base: authentic and rare lava rock
- Sculpture: petrified marmorin (not plaster, not resin)
- Smooth surface, resistant to humidity, frost and heat
- Approximate period: *20th century (1940s–1960s)*
- Conditions: excellent, *no breaks*, light *signs of wear*
*Recommended mounting:* with *L-shaped brackets* for wall mounting (not included).
*Tracked shipping* and *adequate packaging* according to the nature and value of the item.
For Corsica shipping costs to be verified) see proof
Details
Era
After 2000
Stone type
Cast Stone
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Stone
Title of artwork
Dorso Menelao
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
47 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
