A fine pair of romanticism marble busts, after the antique by Leone Clerici, Italy ,1882. Clerici specialised in making reproduction marble sculptures, working from his studio in Rome , and his work was always in great demand. The handsome Dionysus is god of wine & entertainment, he is depicted with grape vines in his hair, his female companion was a later addition, both the original antique sculptures are in a private collection.
Hand made in England by Sculptured Arts studio, in limited numbers, simply the finest sculpture in the world.
Height: each 32 cm approx. Weight: 4 kg each approx.
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