{"product_id":"athena-marble-bust-sculpture-crested-helmet-65cm","title":"Athena Marble Bust Sculpture (Crested Helmet) - 65cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eAthena Marble Bust Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e at 65cm presents the goddess of wisdom in profile, rendered from premium natural white marble and hand-carved from solid block. The composition centres on Athena's iconic crested helmet — its surface animated with animal relief work and decorative detailing across the crest and brow — captured with the precision and restraint of classical antiquity. The profile orientation gives full expression to the sculptural drama of the helmet's profile, the clean line of the jaw, and the formal dignity of the subject. A compact and self-contained work at 65cm, it carries the weight and presence of genuine stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCarved in Stone, Classical in Spirit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eAthena marble bust\u003c\/span\u003e is worked entirely from premium natural marble — genuine stone, hand-carved from block, not cast and not machine-finished. The white marble chosen for this piece carries the fine-grained, luminous quality expected of statuary-grade stone. Every element of the carving — the layered relief of the helmet's animal ornament, the crest form, the facial structure held in composed profile — is refined by hand by our artisans. Because this is a \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ehand-carved marble sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e worked from natural stone, slight variation in grain and veining is inherent to the material and part of the character of the individual piece. No two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eclassical marble bust\u003c\/span\u003e of this scale is well suited to a wide range of interior settings — a library, a formal hallway, an entrance table, a study, or mounted on a dedicated plinth in a gallery-style living space. Equally comfortable in a sheltered garden context or courtyard arrangement alongside other natural stone works. Natural marble is rated for both indoor and outdoor placement and holds its surface character well over decades of display in either environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in our \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003enatural stone carving\u003c\/span\u003e collection is worked from premium natural marble by hand — 3–4 weeks standard, 5–6 weeks bespoke. Our artisans work from our main studios in the UK (Birmingham) and Dubai, with additional global workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternative marble varieties, adjusted scales, different orientations, or a fully bespoke classical commission worked from a brief or reference are all available. If you require a specific marble tone or veining character, contact us to discuss options before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marble-sculptures\"\u003emarble sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e collection, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-sculptures\"\u003eclassical sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e range, or read our \u003ca href=\"\/a\/blog\/marble-sculptures-a-complete-guide-to-choosing-buying-caring-for-timeless-stone-art\"\u003ecomplete guide to marble sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e for advice on selecting and caring for natural stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural White Marble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52638912315739,"sku":"MARBLE-BUST-11","price":7346.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/21_c0e2b573-c693-44ff-8284-dd34b73e29db.jpg?v=1776341354","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/athena-marble-bust-sculpture-crested-helmet-65cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}