{"product_id":"monumental-classical-cast-stone-garden-bust-of-venus-classical-goddess","title":"Monumental Classical Cast Stone Garden Bust of Venus \/ Classical Goddess","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem: Monumental Classical Cast Stone Garden Bust of Venus \/ Classical Goddess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial cast stone garden bust depicting a classical female figure, likely Venus or a classical goddess, with elaborately arranged curled hair and draped shoulders. The bust is raised on an integral socle base and has a beautifully weathered outdoor surface with natural lichen, mineral deposits, pitting, and timeworn patina. At approximately 90 lbs, the piece has impressive presence for garden, conservatory, entry, or interior display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate 20th century, likely circa 1970–2000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by ancient Roman and Hellenistic depictions of Venus\/Aphrodite, classical busts became enduring fixtures in European garden design. Reproduction examples such as this continued the Grand Tour tradition, bringing the romance of antique sculpture into formal gardens, orangeries, and château-style interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstate acquisition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast stone \/ composite garden stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26\"H × 17\"W × 12\"D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 90 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisclaimers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutdoor weathering throughout, including lichen, moss residue, mineral staining, surface pitting, abrasions, and scattered chips consistent with age and garden exposure. Sold as decorative garden sculpture; not represented as ancient, marble, or hand-carved stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48682460381439,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/D663D3A6-1DC9-4810-A925-80BC3DCEE0FA.png?v=1781472930","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/fr\/products\/monumental-classical-cast-stone-garden-bust-of-venus-classical-goddess","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}