{"product_id":"hera-marble-bust-sculpture-gilded-diadem-50cm","title":"Hera Marble Bust Sculpture (Gilded Diadem) - 50cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eHera Marble Bust Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e at 50cm is a refined piece of premium natural marble, hand-carved to depict the Greek queen of the gods in classical portrait form. The bust presents Hera with softly rendered wavy hair swept back beneath an ornate golden headpiece — a crown detail that the carver has worked into the stone with precision, contrasting the smooth skin of the face and neck against the textured hair and decorative metallic-finish crown above. At 50cm, this is an intimate, considered piece with a strong presence for its scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassical Portrait Carving in Natural Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eHera classical marble bust\u003c\/span\u003e is carved from genuine natural marble — real stone worked from solid block, not cast resin or machine-reproduced. The white marble selected for this piece carries the luminous, fine-grained quality associated with premium statuary stone, allowing the carver to achieve the subtle modelling of the facial planes, the delicate wavy hair texture, and the clean line of the neck and shoulder truncation that defines a classical portrait bust. The golden headpiece is a hand-applied finish detail, providing a deliberate counterpoint of warm metallic tone against the cool white of the stone. Slight natural variation in grain and veining is inherent to the material and is part of the character of each individual piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003emarble bust sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e of this scale works exceptionally well on console tables, library shelving, mantelpieces, and entrance hall plinths, as well as in more formal interior settings such as studies, drawing rooms, and gallery-style spaces. The neutral white of the stone sits comfortably against both warm and cool interior palettes. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor display, though the golden headpiece finish is best preserved in sheltered or indoor environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ehand-carved marble statue\u003c\/span\u003e is worked from premium natural marble by our artisans — 3–4 weeks standard production, 5–6 weeks for bespoke commissions. Our studios are based in the UK (Birmingham) and Dubai, with additional global workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomisation is available as standard. Alternative marble varieties, adjusted scale, different headpiece treatments, or a fully bespoke \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003enatural stone carving\u003c\/span\u003e from a brief or reference image are all possible. Contact our studio to discuss your requirements.\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 choosing, placing, 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\u003e50cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30cm\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\u003e60KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52638913921371,"sku":"MARBLE-BUST-59","price":6325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/110_a69b6763-7ea9-4e7a-9405-4073c26e9380.jpg?v=1776341139","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/hera-marble-bust-sculpture-gilded-diadem-50cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}