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Perseus

2016

About the Item

Perseus was in Greek mythology the son of Zeus and Danae, founder of Mycenae and of the Perseid dynasty. He beheaded the Gorgon Medusa for King Polydectes and saved Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus. Perseus' Corinthian helmet is the focal point in this portrait bust, above all depictions of classical helmets, the Corinthian design has been the most widely used throughout Art History. He is life-size and mounted on a black granite block with a stainless steel bar. 14 to 16 weeks from order confirmation to collection from studio. Signed, dated and numbered 4/9 with the foundry stamp.
  • Attributed to:
    Barry Davies (1962, Welsh)
  • Creation Year:
    2016
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 12.6 in (32 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Oswestry, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2437213940162
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