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

Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
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.

More Information

Origin:	Greece
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Composition,Cast
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Classical, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	652134

Dimensions

W.	7.25 in;	H.	18 in;	D.	6.5 in;
W.	18.42 cm;	H.	45.72 cm;	D.	16.51 cm;

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