Sculpture, Testa di Laocoonte - 28 cm - marble powder
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Italy origin sculpture titled Testa di Laocoonte, handmade by professional artisans in marble powder, with dimensions 15 cm depth, 15 cm width and 28 cm height, weight 2.5 kg, in good condition and unsigned.
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Professional academic sculpture, completely handmade by skilled artisans. A piece from a museum plaster cast collection.
The work depicts the head of Laocoön from the sculpture “Laocoön Group,” currently preserved in the Vatican Museums. The original work represents the Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons ensnared by sea serpents. Carved in 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 shipping specialist company. This ensures that the packaging will be carried out in a professional and efficient manner, guaranteeing maximum protection during transport.
Professional academic sculpture, completely handmade by skilled artisans. A piece from a museum plaster cast collection.
The work depicts the head of Laocoön from the sculpture “Laocoön Group,” currently preserved in the Vatican Museums. The original work represents the Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons ensnared by sea serpents. Carved in 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 shipping specialist company. This ensures that the packaging will be carried out in a professional and efficient manner, guaranteeing 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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