Monumental Statue Depicting Hebe, Greek Goddess Of Youth, Playing The Lyre, Marble Carrara

Monumental Statue depicting Hebe, Greek goddess of youth, playing the lyre • Laurel wreath adorned with 24-karat gold • Hand-carved in white Carrara marble (head, arms, and feet) and Calacatta Oro marble with violet, red, and green hues (torso, robe), Very Rare Marble • Extremely rare work of art; such dimensions are unavailable on the world market • Sculptor: Guglielmo Pugi (1850-1915) • Period: 19th century • Detailed description: The work depicts a female figure dressed in a draped robe and wearing a crown of leaves and flowers: Hebe, daughter of Zeus and Hera, symbolizes youth and beauty, often depicted serving nectar and ambrosia to the gods. The pose and style are reminiscent of Neoclassical art and exemplify 19th-century art, a time when mythological subjects were very popular. The Lady holds a gilt bronze lyre, while the ornaments on her head are made of 24-karat gold. • Dimensions: 170 cm high • 75 cm wide • 55 cm deep • 250 kg. This Art Nouveau artwork rests on a capital composed of several polychrome marbles, bringing its total height to 223 cm. • Base dimensions: 60 cm wide • 55 cm deep • 43 cm high • 80 kg. • Very good condition (minor signs of wear typical of its age). Request a free catalog of over 100 high-resolution photos detailing every detail by email. • The presence of a natural patina in places adds to its exceptional charm. • Packaging will be handled directly by Cenzi ArtGallery: wooden crate on an EPAL pallet, with professional and specialized packing materials. Shipping will be fast, tracked, and insured. • Works sold by Cenzi ArtGallery will be accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of expertise.