{"product_id":"socrates-marble-bust-sculpture-50cm","title":"Socrates Marble Bust Sculpture - 50cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eSocrates Marble Bust Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e at 50cm is a hand-carved study in classical portraiture — a genuine natural stone rendering of antiquity's most celebrated philosopher. The bust depicts an elderly bearded man with deeply worked wavy hair and a full beard, the face conveying the gravitas and intellectual weight associated with Socrates. Greek lettering is inscribed at the base, grounding the piece firmly in its classical tradition. Carved from premium white natural marble, the surface carries the subtle luminosity and fine grain characteristic of the finest statuary stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassical Portraiture in Genuine Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eSocrates hand-carved marble bust\u003c\/span\u003e is worked entirely from solid natural marble — not cast, not moulded, not machine-finished. Our artisans carve each example by hand, working directly into the block to extract the detail of the beard's individual strands, the furrowed brow, the deeply set eyes, and the inscribed Greek lettering at the base. The \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eclassical marble statue\u003c\/span\u003e tradition demands this level of surface work, and the 50cm format allows the sculptor to give full attention to the facial character and hair texture that define a compelling portrait bust. Natural variation in grain and veining across individual blocks is part of what makes each piece a distinct original rather than a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003enatural stone carving\u003c\/span\u003e of this scale and subject suits a wide range of interior environments — a study, library, or home office where intellectual gravitas is the intended atmosphere; a classical-styled hallway or entrance; a university common room or institutional interior. The white marble reads well against both warm neutral and cool grey palettes. Suitable for indoor and outdoor display, this piece also works in sheltered garden settings, on a plinth or low classical column, as a focal point among formal plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003emarble sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e is hand-carved from natural stone 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 supporting production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bust is available in alternative marble varieties — including darker grey or coloured stone — and at alternative scales to suit specific plinth heights or architectural proportions. A fully bespoke classical portrait bust carved from a reference or brief is also within scope; contact us to discuss your commission.\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, 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\u003e25cm\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\u003e40KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52638914838875,"sku":"MARBLE-BUST-88","price":6058.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/167_82af9ed2-49b9-4355-bdb5-3a00669b4556.jpg?v=1776341137","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/socrates-marble-bust-sculpture-50cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}