{"product_id":"moorish-turban-marble-bust-sculpture-65cm","title":"Moorish Turban Marble Bust Sculpture - 65cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eMoorish Turban Marble Bust Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e at 65cm is a refined classical bust executed in genuine natural marble, depicting a bearded man wearing a wrapped turban and draped robe. The piece is worked in contrasting dark and light marble with rich brown veining running through the stone, giving the composition a warm tonal depth that no cast or synthetic material can replicate. The carving captures the folds of the turban's fabric, the texture of the beard, and the layered fall of the robe with quiet precision — hallmarks of hand-finished stonework from a solid block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContrasting Stone, Classical Portraiture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eMoorish Turban marble bust\u003c\/span\u003e draws on a long tradition of European baroque and orientalist portrait sculpture, in which busts of turbaned figures — rendered with meticulous attention to fabric, drapery, and facial character — were among the most technically demanding works in the stonemason's repertoire. This piece is carved from real natural marble, not cast resin or composite stone. The interplay between darker and lighter marble tones, with the brown veining reading as warm amber under directional lighting, is unique to each block of genuine stone. The \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ehand-carved marble bust\u003c\/span\u003e is hand-finished by our artisans to bring out the surface detail of the turban pleating and robe folds — details that depend entirely on chisel work and cannot be replicated by moulding or machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 65cm, this \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eclassical marble statue\u003c\/span\u003e is scaled for interior placement: a mantelpiece, console table, library alcove, or entrance hall pedestal. The warm veining in the stone pairs naturally with dark timber, aged brass, and rich textile interiors. Being genuine natural marble, the piece is suitable for both indoor and sheltered outdoor settings such as covered terraces and loggia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery marble sculpture is hand-carved to order — 3–4 weeks standard production, 5–6 weeks for bespoke commissions. Our artisans work from our main studios in the UK (Birmingham) and Dubai, with additional global workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003enatural stone carving\u003c\/span\u003e can be produced in alternative marble varieties — lighter statuary white, deeper noir, or verde — at alternative scales, or as a fully bespoke portrait commission carved from a reference image or brief.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 98px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.3859%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.2531%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e65cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.3859%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.2531%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e40cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.3859%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.2531%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e25cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.3859%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.2531%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eNatural White Marble \u0026amp; Assorted Colour Marble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.3859%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.2531%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e70KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52828486762843,"sku":"MARBLE-BUST-82","price":7101.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/Marble-Bust_3076db98-ed37-4074-b031-e01f5d566d83.jpg?v=1776431131","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/moorish-turban-marble-bust-sculpture-65cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}