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Bust of Menelaus, King of Sparta, United States, 20th Century

$8,000
£6,059.26
€6,958.85
CA$11,210.62
A$12,188.20
CHF 6,462.20
MX$146,105.62
NOK 82,131.22
SEK 75,243.36
DKK 52,008.58

About the Item

Modeled on a classical bust, the Trojan war hero Menelaus is depicted with lavishly curling hair and beard, wearing a helmet that features fierce birds and mythological creatures. After the Roman copy in the Vatican Museums.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SCU 1441stDibs: LU10569247487452

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