Hermes Bust 16" High is made of alabaster dust mixed with a durable binding compound, each detail is finished with care by the artisans of Italy's Egregia Workshop. Mounted on a rod with wood base. Hermes, the Head Of Hermes by Praxiteles of the gods, is one of the most revered images in Greek art. Our classic replica bust is faithfully replicated in bonded Alabaster marble to capture the original sculptural character and to add classical style to your home gallery. Head Of Hermes by Praxiteles (4th century B.C.) It has been said that in the fourth century, the gods descended a little from Olympus and became more like human beings. That might have been said concerning this magnificent work of Praxiteles. With his Hermes the abstract beauty has become more closely related to physical beauty. It is as though the master had changed marble to flesh through the soft modeling of the face. T(more...)