Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is an imposing, heavy, composite marble sculpture of the Belvedere Apollo.

The Apollo Belvedere is a celebrated marble sculpture from classical antiquity. The work has been dated to midway through the second century A.D. and is considered to be a Roman copy of an original bronze statue created between 330 and 320 BC by the Greek sculpter Leochares. Apollo was the son of Zeus and brother to Diana the Huntress.

This bust measures 53 cms high by wide and is in 16 cms diameter at the base.

The good 19th century Griotte Marble column shown in the photographs is also currently available. Please see our other listings.

UK delivery can be arranged with our local courier and costs £60 plus vat to most areas. Some areas and extremities may vary, please email or text your postcode for an accurate quote.