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Vintage Greek Hermes of Praxiteles Bust Figure 5” Sculpture Museum Replica Vintage bust Museum replica Greek 5” Tall Hermes of Praxiteles 340 B.C. and very nice details for petite rendition of the original sculpture of the Greek masterpiece . A dramatic and incredibly fine Classical bust of "Hermes of Praxiteles", this is an exquisite reproduction sculpted during the end of the 20th century depicting the head of the larger than life original statue discovered in May of 1877 before the temple of Hera in Olympia. The original was a third-century work sculpted by Praxiteles during the third century B.C. and represents Hermes holding in his left arm the infant Dionysus as the infant balances himself with his right hand on the shoulder of Hermes. Hermes' face is serene with a powerful nose and steady gaze, his chin lowered with a hint of a smile edging across his lips. Measures Approximately: 5” Tall (with base) x 2 1/2" Wide x 3” Deep. Weight: 0.4lb Condition: Very Good with no chips, cracks or repairs, some imperfections in the figurine, just the way the piece was made. Sale as is (Check photos please).