Set of golden pedestal and figure of Justice

Description

Set of decorative column and reproduction sculpture of Justice.

Figure of Justice in cast bronze. Excellent details and patina finish. High quality European manufacture.

Column made of reconstituted marble (marble powder with binder). Aged patinas with natural earth. Gilded polychrome.

• Sculpture measurements: Height: 46cm, Width: 19cm, Depth: 15cm.
• Column measurements: Height: 88cm, Surface: 22cm x 22cm. Weight: 15Kg.
• Total height sculpture + column: 134cm.

Goddess of Justice with the scales.

Since the 15th century, the Lady of Justice has often been depicted blindfolded. The blindfold represents objectivity, in that justice is, or should be imposed objectively, without fear or favour, regardless of identity, money, power or weakness; blind and impartial justice. Early Roman coins depict Justice with sword in one hand and scales in the other, but with her eyes uncovered. Justice is only commonly depicted as “blind” from the late 15th century onwards. The earliest known depiction of blind Justice is Hans Giengen’s statue of 1543 at the Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen (Fountain of Justice) in Bern.