Sculpture, Testa di Laocoonte - 28 cm - marble powder
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This unsigned Italian sculpture, titled “Testa di Laocoonte”, depicts the head of Laocoön and is made of marble powder, measuring 28 × 15 × 15 cm.
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Professional academic sculpture, entirely handmade by professional artisans. A piece worthy of a museum cast collection. This craft has very ancient origins and is practiced by artists specializing in sculpture, using materials such as scagliola and Carrara marble powder.
Sculpture depicting the head of Laocoön from the “Laocoön Group,” currently housed in the Vatican Museums. The original work depicts the Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons entwined by sea serpents. Made of marble, it is a masterpiece of Hellenistic art, renowned for its dramatic realism and the dynamism of its figures. The composition powerfully conveys pain and struggle, capturing a moment of extreme tension and suffering.
The dimensions given include the base, if present.
The item will be packed by a specialist shipping company. This ensures that the packaging is carried out professionally and efficiently, providing maximum protection during transit.
Professional academic sculpture, entirely handmade by professional artisans. A piece worthy of a museum cast collection. This craft has very ancient origins and is practiced by artists specializing in sculpture, using materials such as scagliola and Carrara marble powder.
Sculpture depicting the head of Laocoön from the “Laocoön Group,” currently housed in the Vatican Museums. The original work depicts the Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons entwined by sea serpents. Made of marble, it is a masterpiece of Hellenistic art, renowned for its dramatic realism and the dynamism of its figures. The composition powerfully conveys pain and struggle, capturing a moment of extreme tension and suffering.
The dimensions given include the base, if present.
The item will be packed by a specialist shipping company. This ensures that the packaging is carried out professionally and efficiently, providing maximum protection during transit.
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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