Vintage Distressed 23" Large Garden Roman Bust Statue Greek Antinous Sculpture

Description: Vintage Distressed 23" Large Garden Roman Bust Statue Greek Antinous Sculpture great Condition Weight 35 Lbs A small crease by the forehead as well as the hair shown in the photos Please see pictures for full details. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Bought this beautiful garden statue depicting Greek Antinous, a favorite of Emperor Hadrian, who deified him after the youth's untimely, mysterious death is made in dry cast limestone from an estate sale. Dry cast limestone ornaments are handmade using crushed limestone. A slight bit of water is added – just enough to hold the composite together (this is the reason for calling the process “dry cast”). The mixture is then hand packed into a mold and left in a humid room to cure. Curing usually takes 3 weeks, during which time the piece hardens and can be removed from the mold. The dry cast limestone is porous and looks remarkably like carved limestone. The rough surface and minerals of limestone also promote weathering and help create a beautiful patina with lichen and moss settling on the surfaces in a relatively short amount of time. Absolutely no idea about how old it is but drew attention because of it's elegant craftsmanship and condition so please do your own research before making the purchase. The original model was sculpted in Florence in the early 1500's . Lovely detail and nicely weathered with lichen. Can be a perfect home decoration for the living room, man cave, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, dining room, bar, sunroom, family room, garage, working space, cubicle office, study, library, nursery, café or a restaurant. Size : 23" (H ) x 20" (W) x 9" (D) Head size : 13" x 8" Weight : Approx. 35

Price: 1172 USD

Location: San Diego, California

End Time: 2025-01-18T02:32:26.000Z

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