{"product_id":"large-classical-apollo-bust-bronze-statue-75cm","title":"Large Classical Apollo Bust Bronze Statue - 75cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eLarge Classical Apollo Bust Bronze Statue\u003c\/span\u003e stands 75 centimetres tall and presents one of antiquity's most recognisable male portraits with commanding stillness. A three-quarter turn of the head and the characteristic upswept, elaborately curled hair of the Apollo Belvedere tradition give the piece an unmistakable classical authority, while the draped himation across the shoulders and a small circular brooch detail at the left shoulder add layers of sculptural richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis statue is cast in solid \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003elost-wax bronze\u003c\/span\u003e, a method unchanged in its fundamentals for over two thousand years. Each pour produces a surface of exceptional detail, capturing every curl, every fold of fabric, and every subtle tonal transition in the drapery. The hand-applied warm golden-brown patina gives the piece a consistent, luminous sheen that deepens over time with natural oxidation. The \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eintegrated classical pedestal\u003c\/span\u003e, complete with a rounded drum column and stepped circular foot in matching bronze, forms an inseparable whole with the bust itself, making the piece fully self-contained at display height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 75 centimetres tall and 65 kilograms, this is a substantial presence suited to spaces that can carry real visual weight. It works naturally in entrance halls, studies, library alcoves, and formal reception rooms, sitting well against stone, dark timber panelling, or painted plaster in cream, terracotta, or deep greens. The bronze finish connects equally to contemporary interiors and period settings. The piece is equally at home outdoors on a sheltered terrace or within a walled garden, where the patina will evolve gracefully in the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a range of patina finishes beyond the standard warm golden-brown, including cold black, verdigris, and dark antique brown. The sculpture can also be produced at a larger scale for monumental installations or as a closer life-size commission inspired by the work of classical antiquity's Apollo Belvedere tradition. Please contact us before ordering to discuss scale, finish, or any site-specific requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, discover the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-busts\"\u003eBronze Busts\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-mythology-statues\"\u003eBronze Mythology Statues\u003c\/a\u003e for further classical and mythological works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093452808539,"sku":"BRONZE-BUST-STATUES-22","price":18257.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/large-classical-apollo-bust-bronze-statue-75cm_primary.jpg?v=1780198904","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/large-classical-apollo-bust-bronze-statue-75cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}