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Classical Lady Head

Rudolph Schadow (1786 – 1822) was a German born sculptor, who travelled to Italy at the tender age of 10 to begin his artistic education.
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Schadow's style was greatly influenced by the work of Antonio Canova and Bertel Thorvaldsen.

This piece is a reproduction of the head from Rudolph Schadow’s 'The Spinner'.

Schadow’s sculpture depicts a young girl spinning, which proved to be extremely popular among those visiting Rome in the early 1800's.

Height: 230mm
Width: 115mm
Depth: 90mm

Weight 2 kg

Purchase Classical Ladies Head, hand made by The Modern Souvenir Company.

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Head of Classical Lady (Set of 2)

Rudolph Schadow (1786 – 1822) was a German born sculptor, who travelled to Italy at the tender age of 10 to begin his artistic education.
More Info
Schadow's style was greatly influenced by the work of Antonio Canova and Bertel Thorvaldsen.

This piece is a reproduction of the head from Rudolph Schadow’s 'The Spinner'.

Schadow’s sculpture depicts a young girl spinning, which proved to be extremely popular among those visiting Rome in the early 1800's.

Height: 230mm
Width: 115mm
Depth: 90mm



 

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Classical Foot Paperweight

During the 19th Century, beautiful statues and architecture in Greece and Rome were destroyed.
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Parts of them were sold to wealthy travellers on the “Grand Tour”.

The original foot was part of a statue of a Greek Goddess that would have reached approximately 35ft, dating back to BC 150 - BC 50 and can be seen at Chatsworth House, England. There is a right foot that is thought to match the left at Staaliche Museum in Berlin.


Height: 70mm
Width: 100mm
Depth: 175mm

 

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Minerva's Head

The head of the goddess Sulis Minerva is one of the best known objects from Roman Britain. Its discovery in 1727 was an early indication that the Roman site at Bath was not a typical settlement.

Height: 90mm
Width: 60mm
Depth: 50mm


 

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Autumn Figure


The origins of this figure are unknown, but it is clear this one was sculpted to represent Autumn.
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Traditionally Autumn is depicted as a woman bearing baskets of grapes, symbolising hospitality and abundance. In classical antiquity, the cornucopia (horn of plenty) is a symbol of Autumnal bounty.

Height: 195mm
Width: 55mm
Depth: 40mm
 

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Spring Figure

The provenance of this replica is unknown, but we believe it to represent Flora, the Goddess of Spring in Ancient Rome.
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She was often depicted with flowering plants, especially those that bore fruit. Her festival, the Floralia, took place in April or early May and was marked with dancing, drinking, and flowers.

One of three classical Roman female figures reproduced from a number of classical Roman designs which can be seen in various museums and stately homes.


Height: 185mm
Width: 40mm
Depth: 40mm

 

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Roman Lady Figure


The Cumaean prophetess linked to last King of Rome.
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She foretold the coming of a saviour whom Christians identified as Jesus.

She was entrusted with the original Sibylline books; a source of ancient wisdom consulted throughout the history of the Republic and the Roman Empire.

One of three classical Roman female figures reproduced from a number of classical Roman designs which can be seen in various museums and stately homes.  

About the Model:

Based on the Roman sculptures of the time, this figure was sculpted at our workshop in Bath and makes a classical addition to the fireplace, bookshelves or occasional table of any style of house.

These figures are cast in British gypsum plaster giving exceptional detail and smoothness to the touch.


Height: 230mm
Width: 115mm
Depth: 90mm


Classical Collection


 

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Classical Lady Head

Rudolph Schadow (1786 – 1822) was a German born sculptor, who travelled to Italy at the tender age of 10 to begin his artistic education.
More Info
Schadow's style was greatly influenced by the work of Antonio Canova and Bertel Thorvaldsen.

This piece is a reproduction of the head from Rudolph Schadow’s 'The Spinner'.

Schadow’s sculpture depicts a young girl spinning, which proved to be extremely popular among those visiting Rome in the early 1800's.

Height: 230mm
Width: 115mm
Depth: 90mm

Weight 2 kg

Purchase Classical Ladies Head, hand made by The Modern Souvenir Company.

Click on the image to enlarge.


Head of Classical Lady (Set of 2)

Rudolph Schadow (1786 – 1822) was a German born sculptor, who travelled to Italy at the tender age of 10 to begin his artistic education.
More Info
Schadow's style was greatly influenced by the work of Antonio Canova and Bertel Thorvaldsen.

This piece is a reproduction of the head from Rudolph Schadow’s 'The Spinner'.

Schadow’s sculpture depicts a young girl spinning, which proved to be extremely popular among those visiting Rome in the early 1800's.

Height: 230mm
Width: 115mm
Depth: 90mm



 

Click on the image to enlarge.

Classical Foot Paperweight

During the 19th Century, beautiful statues and architecture in Greece and Rome were destroyed.
More Info
Parts of them were sold to wealthy travellers on the “Grand Tour”.

The original foot was part of a statue of a Greek Goddess that would have reached approximately 35ft, dating back to BC 150 - BC 50 and can be seen at Chatsworth House, England. There is a right foot that is thought to match the left at Staaliche Museum in Berlin.


Height: 70mm
Width: 100mm
Depth: 175mm

 

Click on the image to enlarge.


Minerva's Head

The head of the goddess Sulis Minerva is one of the best known objects from Roman Britain. Its discovery in 1727 was an early indication that the Roman site at Bath was not a typical settlement.

Height: 90mm
Width: 60mm
Depth: 50mm


 

Click on the image to enlarge.


Autumn Figure


The origins of this figure are unknown, but it is clear this one was sculpted to represent Autumn.
More Info
Traditionally Autumn is depicted as a woman bearing baskets of grapes, symbolising hospitality and abundance. In classical antiquity, the cornucopia (horn of plenty) is a symbol of Autumnal bounty.

Height: 195mm
Width: 55mm
Depth: 40mm
 

Click on the image to enlarge.

Spring Figure

The provenance of this replica is unknown, but we believe it to represent Flora, the Goddess of Spring in Ancient Rome.
More Info
She was often depicted with flowering plants, especially those that bore fruit. Her festival, the Floralia, took place in April or early May and was marked with dancing, drinking, and flowers.

One of three classical Roman female figures reproduced from a number of classical Roman designs which can be seen in various museums and stately homes.


Height: 185mm
Width: 40mm
Depth: 40mm

 

Click on the image to enlarge.



Roman Lady Figure


The Cumaean prophetess linked to last King of Rome.
More Info
She foretold the coming of a saviour whom Christians identified as Jesus.

She was entrusted with the original Sibylline books; a source of ancient wisdom consulted throughout the history of the Republic and the Roman Empire.

One of three classical Roman female figures reproduced from a number of classical Roman designs which can be seen in various museums and stately homes.  

About the Model:

Based on the Roman sculptures of the time, this figure was sculpted at our workshop in Bath and makes a classical addition to the fireplace, bookshelves or occasional table of any style of house.

These figures are cast in British gypsum plaster giving exceptional detail and smoothness to the touch.


Height: 230mm
Width: 115mm
Depth: 90mm