A bust of the orator and Athenian statesman Demosthenes (382 - 322 BC) - a fine marble copy from the 19th century, patterned after an ancient model Typical oval head form with tall, creased forehead, thick curls, dense, slightly constricted eyebrows, closely-cropped beard of slightly wavy locks and prominent cheek bones. The facial expression is a psychologising interpretation from the late 3rd century BC by the sculptor Polyeuktos. Surface in some places (hair, beard, nose and edges of the neck) slightly bumped and rolled. Drill hole at the unde, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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License: Licensed
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Keywords: 19th, athenian, bust, century, demosthenes, orator, statesman