{"product_id":"perseo-testa-medusa-bronzo-scuola-napoletana-64-cm","title":"Perseus with Medusa's Head bronze statue 64 cm | Neapolitan School","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"108mac4\" data-end=\"448\" data-start=\"399\"\u003eBronze sculpture of the Neapolitan School, 64 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"564\" data-start=\"450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"564\" data-start=\"450\"\u003eIt is not a sculpture to simply place on a piece of furniture. It is the piece that changes the character of a room.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"566\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"569\"\u003ePerseus with the head of Medusa\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those works that immediately capture the eye: the victorious pose, the raised arm, the tense body, the dark and lively bronze, the power of the myth. In an entrance hall, a study, an important bookshelf, or an elegant living room, this sculpture does not go unnoticed: it becomes the focal point of the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1178\" data-start=\"928\"\u003eIt is the kind of object that is not bought just to “decorate,” but to give the home a strong sign of taste, culture, and personality. A classical, important presence, capable of immediately telling who loves art, history, and Italian beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1568\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003eThis bronze sculpture, measuring \u003cstrong data-end=\"1221\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003e64 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall and weighing \u003cstrong data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1236\"\u003e14.5 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicts the famous subject of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1315\" data-start=\"1282\"\u003ePerseus with the head of Medusa\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by the masterpiece of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1364\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003eBenvenuto Cellini\u003c\/strong\u003e. The figure of the hero, victorious and composed, represents one of the most intense moments of classical mythology: Perseus shows the head of the defeated Gorgon, a symbol of courage, mastery, and intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1912\" data-start=\"1570\"\u003eThe work belongs to the tradition of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003eNeapolitan School of bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e, linked to the great era of Neapolitan artistic foundries between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. A tradition made famous by entities like the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1805\" data-start=\"1783\"\u003eFonderia Chiurazzi\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for artistic castings and reproductions destined for collectors, museums, and prestigious residences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"1914\"\u003eThis is not directly attributed to the Fonderia Chiurazzi, but it fits the same taste: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2121\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003eimportant bronze, classic subject, strong decorative impact, and artisanal craftsmanship with great presence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2127\" data-start=\"2124\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pscvfc\" data-end=\"2150\" data-start=\"2129\"\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2412\" data-start=\"2152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2192\" data-start=\"2152\"\u003eBecause it immediately adds value to the environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2195\" data-start=\"2192\"\u003eA sculpture of this size does not simply fill a space: it defines it. Just placing it on a console, a column, a bookshelf, or an important piece of furniture transforms the perception of the entire room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2628\" data-start=\"2414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2447\" data-start=\"2414\"\u003eBecause it has an iconic subject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2450\" data-start=\"2447\"\u003ePerseus with the head of Medusa is one of the most powerful themes in Western art. It is not a generic subject: it is a recognizable, cultured, mythological image, full of meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2873\" data-start=\"2630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2696\" data-start=\"2630\"\u003eWhy bronze has a presence that other materials do not\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2699\" data-start=\"2696\"\u003eThe dark patina, the reflections on the anatomical surfaces, the details of the helmet, drapery, sandals, and Medusa’s head create an intense and refined visual effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3113\" data-start=\"2875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2941\" data-start=\"2875\"\u003eBecause it is an important sculpture, not just any accessory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2944\" data-start=\"2941\"\u003eWith its dimensions of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2988\" data-start=\"2969\"\u003e64 × 50 × 15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and weight of \u003cstrong data-end=\"3013\" data-start=\"3002\"\u003e14.5 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a physically substantial, stable, and dramatic work, suitable for a representative environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3400\" data-start=\"3115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3172\" data-start=\"3115\"\u003eBecause pieces like this are not always easy to find\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3175\" data-start=\"3172\"\u003eWhen a sculpture has good size, a strong subject, beautiful patina, and artisanal tradition, it is not interchangeable with just any object. Postponing often means having to search a long time for something with the same presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3405\" data-start=\"3402\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"l2co4a\" data-end=\"3431\" data-start=\"3407\"\u003eArtistic description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3708\" data-start=\"3433\"\u003ePerseus’s body is depicted in an elegant and victorious pose. The figure develops vertically with great compositional balance: the rotated torso, the raised arm holding Medusa’s head, the side drapery, and the oval base create a dynamic yet harmonious line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4014\" data-start=\"3710\"\u003eThe bronze surface features a dark burnished patina, with warm reflections that enhance the anatomical volumes and casting details. The final effect is that of a classic, authoritative sculpture, capable of fitting into both traditional settings and refined contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4158\" data-start=\"4016\"\u003eIt is a perfect sculpture for those who want to bring into their home not just a decorative object, but an image of strength, culture, and Italian beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4163\" data-start=\"4160\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"37b861\" data-end=\"4212\" data-start=\"4165\"\u003eWorking technique: lost-wax casting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4357\" data-start=\"4214\"\u003eThe sculpture is made using the \u003cstrong data-end=\"4284\" data-start=\"4260\"\u003elost-wax casting\u003c\/strong\u003e technique, one of the oldest and most prestigious methods for working bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4713\" data-start=\"4359\"\u003eThis technique allows for very fine details and surfaces rich in depth. The model is prepared in wax and then coated with refractory material. During the firing phase, the wax melts away, leaving a hollow space into which molten bronze is poured. 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It is a sculpture of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"6746\" data-start=\"6725\"\u003eNeapolitan School\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the tradition of the great artistic castings from Naples, also made famous by the Chiurazzi Foundry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7015\" data-start=\"6854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"6884\" data-start=\"6854\"\u003eWhat technique was used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"6887\" data-start=\"6884\"\u003eIt is made using the \u003cstrong data-end=\"6942\" data-start=\"6918\"\u003elost-wax casting\u003c\/strong\u003e technique, a traditional process that allows for detailed bronze rendering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7149\" data-start=\"7017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"7040\" data-start=\"7017\"\u003eWhere can I display it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"7043\" data-start=\"7040\"\u003eIt is suitable for a console, a bookshelf, a study, an entrance hall, a living room, or a formal setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7345\" data-start=\"7151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"7187\" data-start=\"7151\"\u003eIs it suitable as an important gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"7190\" data-start=\"7187\"\u003eYes. 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