Venus de Milo. Imitation ivory and gold. 27 cm.

Description

High quality resin figure. Ageing patinas are applied with natural earths or other methods. Gold leaf applications.

The pieces are reproductions or inspirations of Greek, Roman and neoclassical sculptures that transmit a great timelessness.

Height: 27 cm.

Approx. weight: 1 kg.

The Venus de Milo is one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture. The statue is named after the Greek island Milos, where it was discovered. Made between 130 and 100 BC, it is believed to represent Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty (Venus to the Romans). The original is a marble sculpture 203 cm high. The arms and the original plinth were lost after its discovery. From an inscription on its pedestal, the work is believed to be by Alexandros of Antioch. The original is currently on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris.