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Sculpture of the Victory of Samothrace. 300x106x98cm

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Sculpture of the Victory of Samothrace. 300x106x98cm   One of the best known pieces of ancient Greece is the Winged Victory of Samothrace , also known as Nike of Samothrace, which is located in the Louvre Museum, it is a marble sculpture, which was elaborated in the year 190 before Christ and which is attributed to the Rhodian school of the Hellenistic Period. It was discovered on the island of Samothrace (hence the origin of its name) and is believed that it is of the sculptor Pithókritos of Rhodes. On our website you can find a reproduction of the piece in its original size.

Bust of Apollo. Medium-size. 44x32x12cm

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In the Vatican Museums you can find in the Museum Pio Clementino the statue of the Apollo of Belvedere . ( A link to the official website of the museum ). The Apollo of Belvedere is a famous marble statue, dating from the post-Hellenistic (II century before Christ), when the Romans had conquered Greece. The name comes from the Belvedere courtyard located in the Vatican, where it once had been placed. It is still considered one of the best works of all antiquity by the harmony of proportions. On our website you can find the complete statue or the charming bust with incredible finish with a cheaper price. Bust of Apollo. Medium-size. 44x32x12cm

Roman Torso. Height: 217cm

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Marble sculpture of the first century BC. It was found in Ibiza in a niche of the wall of the city, where he was located since the sixteenth century to the 70s. Currently it is located in the Archaeological Museum of Ibiza. What we present in the photo is a reproduction for sale from our collection. Roman Torso. Height: 217cm

Sculptures in the decoration of gardens and terraces

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The good weather is approaching and we all need to start feeling the sun and fresh air. It's time to start thinking about the decoration of gardens and terraces.  Romantic decorations, classic decorations, stately decorations, oriental decorations, intimate decorations...  all of them lend themselves to include some sculptures as a significant element, but of course, make a good choose in the quality and the completion to create the perfect aesthetic environment. Don't try to use cement sculptures with bad definitions and rude finishes.  The classical sculptures can be placed between the hedges and trees, on pedestals or at the ground, next to pools or artificial ponds, on stairs or in corners. In any space, announcing itself far away or surprising us when we are passing, it is possible to hide the sculpture of some friendly god next to a reading bench under the shade of a weeping willow, which spills over the statue of an Apollo or a Venus.When we are designing a garde

Bas-relief of the Parthenon. British Museum. 165x103x12cm

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Bas-relief of the Parthenon. British Museum. 165x103x12cm   We have in our website some reproductions of fragments of the Parthenon frieze which is located in the British Museum, the entire frieze measures 160 meters long and has surrounded the top of the cella of the Parthenon in Athens, it is a masterpiece of the Greek classical sculpture, was made in low relief with Pentelic marble in Ionic style, although it has been found in a Doric building. Probably represents the procession of the Panathenaea Great, which took place every four years in honor of the goddess Athena.

Statue of Anubis, God of death. 76cm

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Visit our Egyptian figures section   The pantheon of the Egyptian gods was one of which have more gods on the world. In ancient Egypt there were over seven hundred gods. Some deities were created by fusing the characteristics of various gods. To the ancient Egyptians, the Ka (force of the life) of the gods resided on Earth in the images of their temples, and it was necessary to venerate to them. For this they prayed, danced, sang to them and it were carried offerings of valuables, food and clothing to them. Why do you not offer some Ka to the god of death Anubis with this beautiful Statue of him and maybe he would help you to live a long life.

Greek female figure

Greek female figure. Hellenistic period. Height 19cm

Roman coin of Emperor Domitian. 01. Ø: 35mm

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Roman coin of Emperor Domitian. 01. Ø: 35mm   Have a look at our section of Roman coins, where we have a large collection of reproductions of ancient coins, among these pieces there is the Roman coin of the Emperor Domitian , the inscription of SC on this coin means that the coin was coined with consent or consultation of the Senate (SENATO CONSULTO) and the inscription of COS III refers to having been consul three times.

Mosaic of pheasant. 70x60cm

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Mosaic of pheasant. 70x60cm   Today we offer you one of our best mosaics, the pheasant mosaic with dimensions of 70x60cm. It was made using 8mm tesserae in natural stone and marble of different colours, it is mounted on a mortar with a metal frame ready to be hung on the wall or to be used as a floor covering, we also use it as a table top, which in the garden can make a good impression.

Obelisk of black Onyx. Height: 40cm

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Obelisk of black Onyx. Height: 40cm   We have expanded our section of hard stones with this lovely Obelisk of black onyx, with him you can decorate the entry of your porch, for the Egyptians symbolizes greatness with which one could come closer to the gods.

Agate with blue hues. 16x12cm

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Visit our section of semi-precious stones   The agate is found in volcanic rocks, whose size can vary from millimeters to several meters. Is characterized by presenting a series of concentric strips of similar, opaque and translucent colors, which remind the cut of a tree trunk in a circular direction. It can take many forms and come in many varieties. It is a hard and tough rock to the chemical reagents. Its beauty and transparency create effects that make it a unique element in the decoration.

Section of fossils, gemstones, geodes and amethysts

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Section of fossils, gemstones, geodes and amethysts   We have opened in our online shop a new section, of which we are very proud, it is the section of fossils, gemstones, geodes and amethysts.

The sensitivity of the Art

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What we contemplate

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Breads and lilies

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The beauty of the beholder

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The nature and its secrets

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A better world

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The Technique and the Art

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Sow for the eternity

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Oil painting on wood. Landscape. 54x44cm

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Today we present one of our latest New Releases, it is a painting with frame, which represents a spring landscape in a field of flowers with a village in the background, this painting gives us the feeling of tranquility as if we were lying there among the flowers. Visit our section of framed oil paintings

Venetian mask of the faun. 34x18x5cm

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We have a great collection of Venetian masks of incredible beauty and unique designs. Already alone this Venetian mask of the faun reveals to us how out the artist plays with the colors. Visit our section of Venetian masks

Bronze figure of elefant. 23x14x14cm

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Bronze bookend of elefant. 23x14x14cm   In our section Bronze figures of Neoclassical and Art Nouveau style we have some pieces of extraordinary details for a very reasonable price. We have a  beautiful bookend of elephant, made in cast bronze with an antique finish, that gives it an excellent appearance.