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

$8,000
£6,074.70
€7,286.28
CA$11,457.33
A$11,826.66
CHF 6,666.08
MX$153,009.56
NOK 76,052.83
SEK 80,232.39
DKK 54,460.35

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)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SCU 1441stDibs: LU10569247487452

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