{"product_id":"veiled-lady-marble-bust-sculpture-55cm","title":"Veiled Lady Marble Bust Sculpture - 55cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eVeiled Lady Marble Bust Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e at 55cm is a masterwork of classical stone carving — a hand-carved natural marble bust depicting a female figure draped in a translucent veil, carved in such precise detail that the fabric appears to float across the face rather than sit in stone. Delicate facial features — the eyes, lips, and brow — are visible through the veil's carved folds, presented on an elegantly proportioned round pedestal base. At 55cm, this is an intimate yet commanding piece that distils centuries of classical sculpture tradition into a single object of extraordinary technical refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Veil in Stone — Marble at Its Most Demanding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eVeiled Lady marble sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e represents one of the most technically demanding feats in the history of \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ehand-carved marble\u003c\/span\u003e — the illusion of sheer fabric rendered entirely in solid stone. Our artisans carve the draped veil directly from a single block of premium natural white marble, working by hand to achieve the shallow relief, undercuts, and surface transitions that create the optical illusion of translucency. This is genuine stone carving, not casting, not resin, not machine-routed — every fold of the veil and every subtle contour of the face beneath it is the result of skilled hand-finishing by our sculptors. The white marble selected for this piece carries the fine, close grain appropriate to portraiture-scale \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eclassical marble sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e, allowing the level of facial detail this subject demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eVeiled Lady marble bust\u003c\/span\u003e is suited to interior settings that reward close attention — a library, a drawing room, a formal hallway, or a gallery-style reception. Displayed on the included round pedestal, it reads equally well at eye level or elevated. Natural marble is appropriate for both indoor and outdoor display, though for interior placement its surface detail is best appreciated in controlled, well-lit conditions. Complementary palettes run toward soft neutrals, aged timber, and dark marble or stone surfaces that allow the white stone to hold the focus of the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery marble sculpture is hand-carved to order from premium natural stone — 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 supporting marble production at all scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Veiled Lady is available in alternative marble varieties, different scales, and with bespoke pedestal or base options. A fully custom portrait commission — adapting the subject's facial features or veil treatment from reference — is also possible. Contact us to discuss your requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marble-sculptures\"\u003emarble sculpture collection\u003c\/a\u003e, browse our curated \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-sculptures\"\u003eclassical sculpture range\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 choosing and caring for 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\u003e55cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35cm\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":52638914740571,"sku":"MARBLE-BUST-85","price":7091.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/161_cb076d60-1c10-48a4-b9f5-cc3018b263ef.jpg?v=1776340485","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/veiled-lady-marble-bust-sculpture-55cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}