An Athlete Wrestling with a Python Man Snake Cast Marble Statue Sculpture
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
* MADE IN GREECE - HANDMADE *
Dimensions (approximately):
Height: 32cm / (12.6 inches)
Width: 9 cm /(3.54 in)
Depth:12cm /(4.72 in)
Weight: 1,4 kgr (3.86 lb)
✔ PURE WHITE colour with a matt stone finish
✔ SUITABLE to indoor & outdoor conditions
✔ SOLID & HEAVY
✔ 100% Feel of natural marble
Material & Manufacture process: Cast Marble
Cast Marble statues are made from a composite material in which natural crushed Greek Marble stone is mixed with a small quantity of resin that works as a glue. The mixture is then poured into a mold of the statue design. Because the powder is so fine the smallest details can be reproduced using this method. Over 90% of the finished sculpture is natural crushed Greek Marble stone, which gives it a look and feel of solid natural marble. All sculptures are finished by hand to ensure the finest quality. This strong material is water and weather resistant, doesn't have bubbles, will not crack, and can be washed with most cleaning agents.
Please note: Our statues are not carved. Natural marble statues are hand carved and command a very hefty price. Our product offerings are intended to be affordable to the majority public.
Our statue is based on the famous statue: “An Athlete Wrestling with a Python” which was the first of three bronze sculptures produced by the British artist Frederic Leighton in 1877. It has been described as a "sculptural masterpiece" and as "possibly Leighton's greatest contribution to British art". Despite its indebtedness to the Classical tradition, it can be understood as one of the first stirrings of modern sculpture in Britain as well as in Europe. The Athlete was arguably the most influential piece of English sculpture of the 19th century.
The sculpture was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1877 under the title An Athlete Wrestling with a Python but it is sometimes also known as An Athlete Strangling a Python or An Athlete Struggling with a Python. The original full-size bronze was acquired for the nation using funds from the Chantrey Bequest, and is displayed at Tate Britain in London.
Professional packing - We take extra care in safely packing our fragile items to ensure safe delivery.
SHIPPING POLICY
We ship worldwide from Greek postal service free by Standard shipping, Monday - Friday, 12-48 hours after receiving your verified payment (Excluding Weekends and Public Holidays).
All packages include tracking numbers.
We offer also express shipping with extra charge. Should you need to ship faster, you can find shipping upgrades options in the drop bar menu when you check out.
ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIME [After postal date]
• Free Standard shipping (Normally buyers receive the items within 5-15 business days for Europe and 7-30 business days for Worldwide).
• Express shipping:
2-3 Business Days for Europe,
4-6 Business Days for U.S.A.- CANADA - MEXICO ,
5-8 Business Days for the rest world.
• Express economy shipping (5-6 business days). It is available only for Europe.
Custom fees and import duties are NOT included in the purchase price. Some countries may occasionally impose customs to incoming merchandise. This does not happen very often, but it may happen randomly. As we have no control over this and do not charge additionally for custom fees, the buyer is ultimately responsible for all custom fees, import duties, and taxes should these be impose. If you have concerns about this, please find out the rules from your country prior to purchase.
WRONG ADDRESS & UNDELIVERABLE PACKAGES
- All items will be shipped to buyer's address. Please double-check your shipping address before you place your order.
- If your item was shipped to the wrong address, it would be returned to us and we can ship the item out again for you upon receiving the item back in the mail. We will need to charge the Standard shipping rates to post the order again.
-Unclaimed packages will not be refunded if returned.
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RETURN POLICIES
Our return policy is 30 days return or exchange. All returns must include all original items, original packaging, undamaged, unused and in re-saleable condition. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs. Shipping and handling fees are absolutely non-refundable.