{"product_id":"medusa-head-marble-sculpture-80cm","title":"Medusa Head Marble Sculpture - 80cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eMedusa Head Marble Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e at 80cm is a hand-carved work in premium natural white marble, depicting the iconic Gorgon as a classical bust — serpentine hair coiling in rich detail, subtle wing elements framing the composition, and a composed, almost serene expression that recalls the finest interpretations of this subject in ancient and Renaissance sculpture. The piece is presented on a black base that creates a sharp tonal contrast with the luminous white stone. At 80cm, this is a substantial presence — commanding without dominating a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCarved in Stone, Not Cast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eMedusa marble sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e is worked from genuine natural marble — hand-carved from solid block by our artisans, not cast, not moulded. The complexity of this particular subject — the individually rendered snakes of the hair, each with its own scaled texture and coiling movement, alongside the feathered wing details and the refined facial anatomy — demands a high level of carving skill, and the work is carried out entirely by hand across the full piece. The \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ehand-carved marble Medusa\u003c\/span\u003e carries the natural character of the stone itself: the slight translucency, the fine grain, the delicate veining that only real statuary-grade marble possesses. No two pieces are identical; variation in the stone is inherent to the material and part of what makes each carving its own object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eclassical marble bust\u003c\/span\u003e is suited to a wide range of interior environments — entrance halls, libraries, drawing rooms, gallery spaces, and dedicated sculpture plinths. The white marble and black base palette is neutral enough to complement both contemporary and period interiors. Natural marble is appropriate for both indoor and outdoor display, though in sheltered outdoor settings — covered terraces, porticos, walled gardens — the piece will perform equally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003enatural stone carving\u003c\/span\u003e is produced individually by hand — 3–4 weeks standard production, 5–6 weeks for bespoke variations. Our artisans work from our main studios in the UK (Birmingham) and Dubai, with additional global workshops supporting larger production schedules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternative marble varieties, adjusted scale, different base finishes, or a fully bespoke interpretation of the Medusa subject — different expression, hair composition, or bust format — are all available on request. Contact us with your brief to discuss options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marble-sculptures\"\u003emarble sculpture collection\u003c\/a\u003e, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-sculptures\"\u003eclassical sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, 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.\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\u003e80cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45cm\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":52638913724763,"sku":"MARBLE-BUST-54","price":7373.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/101_d39cdb34-8880-4399-89e1-59b0fcfb3acd.jpg?v=1776341139","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/medusa-head-marble-sculpture-80cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}