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Marble Simulated Bust of "Artemis", Greece, circa 1950s

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Bust of Greek goddess "Artemis"; made from compressed marble composite and cast from a mold in accordance with the original example from Ephesus, Turkey; acquired in Athens in the 1950's. Artemis was the sister of Apollo, daughter of Zeus, the Roman equivalent being "Diana of Versaille"; Goddess of the hunt, and chastity. The bust is mounted on a black and white marble base and rests on a gold, fluted circular column. It is in excellent and all original condition with no repairs and no restoration. Of note; the original, the Artemis Temple, was excavated (circa 1869-1908) from the the ancient Greek city of Ephesus in Western Turkey, built in 10th century BC. Dimensions: 18" high x 7 1/4" wide x 6 1/2" deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek (In the Style Of)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
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  • Seller Location:
    Incline Village, NV
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU973234757662
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