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Greco-Roman Women - Page 2
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Danaids Three Ladies Pouring Water Statue
According to Greek mythology, the Danaides were the fifty daughters of King Danaos of Argos, who was in conflict with his brother Aegyptos, father of fifty sons. The fifty sons went to Argos to propose marriage to the Danaides as a conciliatory gesture towards Danaos. Danaos resented his brother and ordered his daughters to murder their bridegrooms on their wedding night. They proceeded, except all but one. As a result of their crimes, the Danaides were sentenced to the underworld where their unending penance was to fill pierced jugs with water. Made from cold cast resin, white finish, measures 11 3/4"H. 6904, $82.50
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Three Graces by Canova - 11.5
If only these three young beauties could talk! These three personifications of gracefulness were the constant attendants of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Sculpted by the foremost Neoclassical sculptor in Europe, Antonio Canova in 1814, this sculpture exemplifies a common theme in art from this period--a revival of mythological themes and classical ideals from Greco-Roman antiquity. Made from a resin that reveals the smallest of details, this gorgeous sculpture measures 6.5" L x 4.5" W x 12" H 6026, $63
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Three Graces by Canova
As constant attendants of the Goddess of Love Aphrodite, the Three Graces are young, beautiful, modest personifications of gracefulness. If only these three young beauties could talk! These three graces from the V&A Museum in London were sculpted by the foremost Neoclassical sculptor in Europe, Antonio Canova in 1814, this sculpture exemplifies a common theme in art from this period--a revival of mythological themes and classical ideals from Greco-Roman antiquity. Measures 9.5”H 5668, $29
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Justicia Goddess of Justice
The delicate balance of right and wrong rests on blind justice. Since Roman times, Themis, the Goddess of Justice, has reined as the foremost personification of virtue and justice, representing both impartiality and power. Her blindfolding, which dates to the 16th century, shows that her justice is fair and not subject to influence. This reproduction of Themis is the 19th century rendition of the Goddess by Mayer. Blind Lady Justice with sword in hand is ready to add honor to your office or library. Made from resin. Measures 13”H. 5671, $39
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Nike Winged Victory of Samothrace
The goddess of victory Nike is here shown in the motion of landing--with her wings outstretched, torso slightly twisted, and drapery fluttering. The theatrical movement of her form and clothing is characteristic of the Hellenistic Baroque art period (c. 200 BC). Originally she stood on the prow of a ship, itself set in a reflecting pool of water at the top of a cliff. 5667, $31
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Hygeia Goddess of Health Statue
Goddess of Greek Mythology. As the daughter of one of the greek gods, Asclepios, the God of Medicine, Hygeia was worshipped as the Goddess of Health. Her worship probably started in the 4th-century at Epidauros in association with the great temple to Asclepios where thousands of infirm people visited for medical assistance. Hygeia has a strong positive role in greek myths.
The Hygeia Goddess of Health Statue is made from museum resin, in a white finish, measures 9 3/"H. 6417, $33
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The Santini Venus
This modern depiction of Venus displays her resting on her knees, head up to the heavens, and arms level with the earth. Her silky fabric hangs draped on her smooth arms. Made from white Carrara bonded bonded marble, on a black marble base, imported from Italy, and measures 9.5”H x 4.5”W x 17”L. 4793, $139
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Imperial Venus
This Imperial Venus walks with the grace of a dancer and the allure of a Love Goddess. Combining the styles of the Classical, 19th century, and Art Deco, she is a beguiling vision of femininity. Made from white Carrara bonded marble, on a black marble base, imported from Italy, and measures 17”H x 8.25”W x 4”L. 4789, $109
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Athena Minerva Giustiniani Bust with Helmet
Athena--as goddess of wisdom, skills and warfare--was one of the twelve Olympians. Here she is depicted wearing her traditional helmet. The bust is taken from a full figure sculpture know as the Athena (Minerva) Giustiniani. Made from fiberglass resin, museum white finish, interior / exterior use, and measures 16”W x 15”L x 33”H. 5018, $325
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Medusa Head
In Greek mythology, Perseus slew the snake-haired monster Medusa when he avoided her "stone turning" stare by looking at her in the reflection on his shield. Here, Medusa is shown beheaded as a bust, with a flat back head. This bust is gorgeous! Handmade in Italy from bonded white marble on a wooden base with gold stand, 11.5”H x 7.5”W x 4.5”L. 4180, $89
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The Athena Pallas
is one of the most important busts surviving of the Greek goddess Athena (Roman Minerva) because it was carved of Parian marble, found on the island of Crete, and believed to be carved by the sculptor Cephisodote from the late Classical period in the 4th century.
Athena--as the Greek goddess of wisdom, skills and warfare--was one of the twelve Olympians. Here she is depicted wearing her traditional helmet.
Reproduced after an ancient original in the Louvre Museum, Paris. Measures 17"H x 9"W x 8.5"L.
G-069SM, $225
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Hygeia Head on Marble Base
was the goddess of health. Her brothers-- Machaon, Panacea and Podalirius--were highly skilled in medicine and healing.
National Museum, Athens, c. 360 B.C. Solid compound stone, solid black marble base, antique finish, 8"H. G-066SM, $73
View Hygeia's father Asclepius (Aesculapius),
God of Healing and Medicine
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Greek Sphinx
Delphi Museum, Greece, 460 B.C., compound stone, grey marble finish, solid black marble base, 9"H. G-054SM, $79
The Greek Sphinx had a woman's head, lion's body, serpent's tail, and eagle's wings. Sent by Hera to punish Thebes for displeasing the goddess, she settled on Mount Phicium and asked everyone who passed by to answer a riddle she had learned from the Three Muses. The people from the island of Naxos gave this Sphinx to the city of Delphi as a gift to the oracle.
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Hebe the Cupbearer (Goddess of Youth) by Bertel Thorwaldsen in the Thorwaldsen Museum, Copenhagen, 19th century. Home or garden sculpture, ready for interior or exterior use, made from resin fiberglass, white with gray wash finish, 16"W x 8"D x 40"H. 3421, $329
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Hecate / Greek Triple Goddess
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, compound stone, 10.5"H. G-089S, $59
Hecate originally derived from the Egyptian midwife, Goddess Hekat. In Greece, Hecate was one of the many names for the original feminine trinity ruling the Heaven, Earth and Underworld.
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