"Helen Of Troy, Large Plaster Bust After Antonio Canova (1757-1822), Early 20th Century, H 66 Cm"
A beautiful and large plaster bust of Helen of Troy, after the famous marble sculpture by Antonio Canova, created in 1811 and housed in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg. According to legend, Helen was the most beautiful woman in the world. She was married to Menelaus, King of Sparta, before being abducted by Paris, a Trojan prince, which sparked the Trojan War between the Greeks and the Trojans. This highly decorative bust is in excellent condition and dates from the early 20th century. Dimensions: H 66 x W 32 x D 35 cm