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Imposing Marble Bust of Apollo in the Classical Form
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Imposing Marble Bust of Apollo in the Classical Form

1920 - 1940
Sold 1 July 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is an imposing, heavy, composite marble sculpture of the Belvedere Apollo.

The Apollo Belvedere is a celebrated marble sculpture from classical antiquity. The work has been dated to midway through the second century A.D. and is considered to be a Roman copy of an original bronze statue created between 330 and 320 BC by the Greek sculpter Leochares. Apollo was the son of Zeus and brother to Diana the Huntress.

This bust measures 53 cms high by wide and is in 16 cms diameter at the base.

The good 19th century Griotte Marble column shown in the photographs is also currently available. Please see our other listings.

UK delivery can be arranged with our local courier and costs £60 plus vat to most areas. Some areas and extremities may vary, please email or text your postcode for an accurate quote.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Classical Marble Bust to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1151368
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is an imposing, heavy, composite marble sculpture of the Belvedere Apollo.

The Apollo Belvedere is a celebrated marble sculpture from classical antiquity. The work has been dated to midway through the second century A.D.

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and is considered to be a Roman copy of an original bronze statue created between 330 and 320 BC by the Greek sculpter Leochares.
Rams Head Antiques

Apollo was the son of Zeus and brother to Diana the Huntress.

fig 1. A white carved marble bust of Apollo featuring curly hair and a draped garment, mounted on a dark pedestal.
fig 1. Imposing Marble Bust of Apollo in the Classical Form

This bust measures 53 cms high by wide and is in 16 cms diameter at the base.

The good 19th century Griotte Marble column shown in the photographs is also currently available. Please see our other listings.

UK delivery can be arranged with our local courier and costs £60 plus vat to most areas. Some areas and extremities may vary, please email or text your postcode for an accurate quote.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Classical Marble Bust to the 1930s.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1151368
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Archive I A white carved marble bust of Apollo featuring curly hair and a draped garment, mounted on a dark pedestal. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Imposing Marble Bust of Apollo in the Classical Form

Archive II A white carved marble bust of Apollo featuring curly hair and a draped garment, mounted on a dark pedestal. View II
Archive III A white carved marble bust of Apollo featuring curly hair and a draped garment, mounted on a dark pedestal. View III
Archive IV A white carved marble bust of Apollo featuring curly hair and a draped garment, mounted on a dark pedestal. View IV
Archive V A white carved marble bust of Apollo featuring curly hair and a draped garment, mounted on a dark pedestal. View V
Archive VI A white carved marble bust of Apollo featuring curly hair and a draped garment, mounted on a dark pedestal. View VI
Archive VII A white carved marble bust of Apollo featuring curly hair and a draped garment, mounted on a dark pedestal. View VII
Archive VIII A white carved marble bust of Apollo featuring curly hair and a draped garment, mounted on a dark pedestal. View VIII
Archive IX A white carved marble bust of Apollo featuring curly hair and a draped garment, mounted on a dark pedestal. View IX
Archive X A white carved marble bust of Apollo featuring curly hair and a draped garment, mounted on a dark pedestal. View X
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Rams Head Antiques
Telephone 07769 255 544
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Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2014
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A white carved marble bust of Apollo featuring curly hair and a draped garment, mounted on a dark pedestal.
Imposing Marble Bust of Apollo in The Classical Form
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A white carved marble bust of Apollo featuring curly hair and a draped garment, mounted on a dark pedestal.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialMarble
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsIdealised facial features, Draped fabric, Curly hair arrangement, Inscribed base
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 45 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Marble should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaners, acidic substances, and excessive water.

Placing a stone bust on a minimalist pedestal, mantelpiece, or dark wooden console creates a striking focal point that balances modern and historic elements.

Authenticity is assessed through tool marks, weathering patterns, marble composition, mineral deposits, and stylistic adherence to historical periods.

Sculptors traditionally used high-grade statuary marble, employing hand chisels, drills, and rasps to achieve intricate detailing and polished finishes.

Classical marble busts originated in ancient Greece and Rome, primarily used to honour deities, emperors, and prominent citizens with idealized realism.
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