Sculpture, Testa di Laocoonte - 28 cm - marble powder
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Originating from Italy, the sculpture titled Testa di Laocoonte is made from marble powder with dimensions 28 cm high, 15 cm wide and 15 cm deep, weighing 2.5 kg, in good condition and unsigned.
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Professional academic sculpture, entirely handmade by professional artisans. A piece from a museum plaster-cast collection. The work has very ancient origins and is carried out by artists in the sculpting field, made with materials such as scagliola and Carrara marble powder.
Sculpture depicting the head of Laocoön from the sculpture “Group of Laocoön” currently housed in the Vatican Museums. The original work represents the Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons enveloped by sea serpents. Made of marble, it is a Masterpiece of Hellenistic art, famous for its dramatic realism and the dynamism of the figures. The composition intensely conveys pain and struggle, capturing a moment of extreme tension and suffering.
The indicated dimensions are understood to include the base, if present.
The item will be packed by a company specialized in shipping. This ensures that the packing will be carried out professionally and efficiently, ensuring maximum protection during transport.
Professional academic sculpture, entirely handmade by professional artisans. A piece from a museum plaster-cast collection. The work has very ancient origins and is carried out by artists in the sculpting field, made with materials such as scagliola and Carrara marble powder.
Sculpture depicting the head of Laocoön from the sculpture “Group of Laocoön” currently housed in the Vatican Museums. The original work represents the Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons enveloped by sea serpents. Made of marble, it is a Masterpiece of Hellenistic art, famous for its dramatic realism and the dynamism of the figures. The composition intensely conveys pain and struggle, capturing a moment of extreme tension and suffering.
The indicated dimensions are understood to include the base, if present.
The item will be packed by a company specialized in shipping. This ensures that the packing will be carried out professionally and efficiently, ensuring maximum protection during transport.
Details
Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
marble powder
Title of artwork
Testa di Laocoonte
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
28 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
2.5 kg
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