Bronze Bust of Minerva – Italian Neoclassical Sculpture, 1820 Brooke Breton A rare and visually arresting

A rare and visually arresting chess set combining two distinct historical aesthetics: mid-20th-century bronze chess pieces by renowned Greek sculptor Christoforus Sklavenitis

while the restrained palette and naïve perspective emphasize structure over detail

capturing the energy and grit of a working marina

original painted surfaceDimensions: 20W x 14D x 96

wood frameDimensions: 54

Bronze Bust of Minerva – Italian Neoclassical Sculpture, 1820 Brooke Breton A rare and visually arrestingDescription: A commanding bronze bust of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, cast in early 19th century Tuscany. Her serene yet powerful visage is framed by finely sculpted waves of hair beneath a crested helmet adorned with a classical lion mask. The bust captures both the intellectual grace and martial strength that defined Minervas dual identity in ancient mythology. A timeless symbol of knowledge, protection, and civic