{"product_id":"veiled-madonna-marble-bust-sculpture-90cm","title":"Veiled Madonna Marble Bust Sculpture - 90cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eVeiled Madonna Marble Bust Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands at 90cm, hand-carved from solid white marble to depict a serene, softly featured woman beneath a finely sculpted veil that appears almost translucent against the stone beneath it. The veil drapes across the crown of the head and falls naturally around the face and shoulders, each fold and hem rendered with precision that makes the fabric appear weightless despite being real natural stone. One shoulder is left intentionally unfinished — a reference to the classical ruin aesthetic, suggesting a fragment of antiquity uncovered rather than a pristine modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Art of the Marble Veil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining technical achievement of the \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eVeiled Madonna marble bust\u003c\/span\u003e is the veil itself — a centuries-old tradition in European classical sculpture that remains one of the most demanding tests of a stone carver's skill. The veil in this piece is carved entirely from the same solid marble block as the face and shoulders beneath it, meaning the illusion of translucent fabric is achieved purely through the hand of the artisan: thinning the stone, undercutting the weave, and varying surface texture to separate cloth from skin. No insert, no resin, no casting — this is \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ehand-carved marble sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e in its most exacting form. The white marble carries the cool, slightly luminous quality of premium statuary-grade stone, with the subtle natural grain that distinguishes genuine stone from any imitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 90cm this \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eclassical marble bust\u003c\/span\u003e reads as a serious statement piece rather than a decorative accent. It suits the entrance hall of a period property, a library or study, a formal drawing room, or as a centrepiece on a plinth within a contemporary gallery-style interior. The white marble and the partial unfinished shoulder work equally well against warm plaster tones, dark panelling, and polished concrete. Suitable for both indoor and sheltered outdoor placement.\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 worked by hand — 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\u003eAlternative marble varieties, adjusted scale, alternative veil interpretations, or fully bespoke portrait bust commissions carved from a photographic brief are all available. The partial-ruin finish can also be omitted for a fully resolved classical form if preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marble-sculptures\"\u003emarble sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e collection, explore our wider \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 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\u003e90cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50cm\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\u003e150KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52638912217435,"sku":"MARBLE-BUST-8","price":9148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/15_9f86ef07-50ad-4dc6-9e60-8f72aadd1ca2.jpg?v=1776341354","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/veiled-madonna-marble-bust-sculpture-90cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}