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Bust of Diana of Versailles Marble, ca. 1890 Bust of Diana of Versailles Marble, ca. 1890 Description Description Details About me bust of Diana of Versailles Marble, 1890/1900 In ancient times, Diana was worshiped as the goddess of hunting, the forest, guardian of the moon and protector of women and girls. The model for the bust is the famous one Diana de Versailles , a two-meter-tall Roman copy of a Greek statue from 300 BC. BC, which shows Diana with a deer at her side. Since its discovery it has had an eventful history. Pope Paul VI . gave it away in the 16th century. century to France. King Louis XIV had the statue erected in the magnificent Hall of Mirrors at his Versailles Palace, after which it was named. Today a copy can be admired there, the original sculpture is in the Louvre in Paris (Département des Antiquités greques, étrusques et romaines, Mr. 152). Very good, original condition. Matt white marble on a round plinth, numbered “910” on the back. Minimal age-related wear to the bottom edge of the base. Height: 52 cm Weight: 20 kg Lit.: Alexandre Maral: Le Versailles de Louis XIV A palace for the sculpture . Dijon, 2013, p. 220. Bust of Diana of Versailles Marble, 1890/1900 In ancient times, Diana was worshiped as the goddess of the hunt, the forest, the guardian of the moon and the protector of women and girls. The model for the bust is the famous Diana de Versailles, a Roman copy of a Greek statue from 300 BC, which is over two meters tall and shows Diana with a stag at her side. Since its discovery, it has had an eventful history. Pope Paul VI gave it to France as a gift in the 16th century. King Louis XIV had the statue installed in the magnificent Hall of Mirrors in his Palace of Versailles, after which it was named. Today a copy can be admired there, the original sculpture is in the Louvre in Paris (Département des Antiquités greques, étrusques et romaines, Mr. 152). Very good, original condition. Matt white marble on a round plinth, numbered “910” on the reverse. Minimal age-related wear to the lower edge of the base. Height: cm Weight: 20kg Literature: Alexandre Maral: Le Versailles de Louis XIV. A palace for the sculpture. Dijon, 2013, p. 220. Manufacturer: based on the antique Material: Marble Size: 52.5kg Weight: 20kg Age: ca. 1890/1900 Condition: very good Country: - I enjoy beautiful things and it is my greatest pleasure to find them, to lure them into their stories, to spend time with them and then set them free again. Add to that a passionate interest in exceptional and highly crafted objects. You surely know the exciting feeling when you see or experience something special, when the heart bounces in excitement and the joy inside it spreads. That's what I wanted more in my life and that's how this shop came about. The foundation stone was a study of literature and art history as well as cultural communication. Curiosity, thirst for knowledge and a lot of collaboration with amazing personalities in the art and design world are how I got myself to where I am today. Through antiques, history becomes tangible in the literal sense, one can perceive it sensually. They calmly defy the constant change of fashions and the taste of the times. They are like a bridge between past and present. For me personally they are an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Some objects give up puzzles, lock themselves up; others quite frankly reveal their past. They radiate joie de vivre, astonish or enchant us; make a collector's heart beat faster or become good friends and a meaningful place in your lives. They may be bulky or controversial, but they are never boring. I believe the stories, the hands, and the tradition behind the objects are equally as important as their aesthetic qualities. Antique objects can add so much value to your life, and I personally cannot imagine a home without it. Each piece in my shop has been thoughtfully and personally chosen. What unites them is their craftsmanship, care and attention to detail. Enjoy them. SHOW MORE ARTICLES Shipping Worldwide shipping with DHL or FEDEX. information Visit my shop © 2018 Copyright: soso.archiv I enjoy beautiful things and it is my greatest pleasure to find them, to lure them into their stories, to spend time with them and then set them free again. Add to that a passionate interest in exceptional and highly crafted objects. You surely know the exciting feeling when you see or experience something special, when the heart bounces in excitement and the joy inside it spreads. That's what I wanted more in my life and that's how this shop came about. The foundation stone was a study of literature and art history as well as cultural communication. Curiosity, thirst for knowledge and a lot of collaboration with amazing personalities in the art and design world are how I got myself to where I am today. Through antiques, history becomes tangible in the literal sense, one can perceive it se