A really magnificient piece that has been in the possession of UserX for almost 30 years. An item such as this can be purchased on the Internet, but typically they are smaller and molded from plastic and as a result look somewhat cheap. This one looks heavy and it is.
Front side left angled view. Notice how the bottom is thicker than the top.
Another front side left angled view. It has enough distress and imperfections to make it look like an old piece. This is where a plastic version would look a little too perfect.
Front side right angled view. The friezes of the Parthenon were originally painted in vibrant colors. Erosion over the centuries have stripped away all of the paint revealing only the marble.
Another front side right angled view. It was originally found covered in maroon automotive primer. Has since been painted only with white latex paint.
Has suffered minor damage on a couple of occasions while transporting horizontally flat instead of vertically like large plates of glass would be transported. It has been repaired using metal rods, wood strips, drywall tape, plaster and thermo setting drywall compound. The repairs are strong, but have added more than 6 pounds to its weight.
A night time shot outdoors. It has remained indoors most of its life, but as of today it is outdoors. Four coats of exterior paint has been applied to protect it from the elements. It has been rained on for several weeks and thus far shows no sign of damage.
This is a more complete version of the original Greek piece of art now located in Paris, France at the Louvre Museum.
This is a modern model showing what this section of the frieze might look like if complete in structure.
Greek Parthenon Frieze, Circa 1991
A collection of images from a plaster reproduction Greek Parthenon Frieze East Side Block E VII figures 49-52. Part of a VCU art project that was discarded in the year 1992 and probably made the year before. It has been embellished with 2 complete female heads, whereas the original only has one partial female head. It is supposed that this VCU art project was actually a social statement on the thoughtlessness of men in general.
Its dimensions are 44 inches wide x 42.5 inches high. It weighs in at 72-75 pounds, but it is not so heavy that it cannot be handled by a single strong person.
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Valued in the range of $300 - $375.