This sculpture is inspired by the celebrated Fragmentary Colossal Head of a Youth, one of antiquity’s most admired surviving marble masterpieces, preserved within the renowned classical collections of Berlin’s Staatliche Museen, historically associated with the Pergamon Museum.

Dated to the Hellenistic period, around the 2nd century BC, the original work reflects an age when Greek sculptors reached new heights of technical mastery and expressive beauty. The youthful features, harmonious proportions, and serene gaze embody the classical ideal of perfection. For this reason, the sculpture has often been associated in modern interpretation with Apollo, the Greek god of light, music, poetry, and ideal beauty.

The original fragment gained international recognition when it was exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, where visitors could admire its monumental scale and timeless elegance. Even in fragmentary form, the sculpture demonstrates the extraordinary ability of ancient artists to convey life, nobility, and divine presence through marble.

This reproduction celebrates the poetic beauty of ancient ruins and surviving masterpieces. The incomplete edges speak of centuries past, while the refined youthful face remains strikingly alive and eternally graceful. Presented on a black marble base, the sculpture gains additional contrast, presence, and architectural refinement. Such classical fragments became especially treasured during the Renaissance and later throughout Europe’s neoclassical interiors, where they symbolized learning, culture, and enduring taste.

A sophisticated statement piece for libraries, offices, living rooms, and elegant interiors, this sculpture brings the atmosphere of the world’s great museums into the home while honoring the timeless legacy of Greek art.

ARTWORK WITH NATURAL AURA

Made in Europe from marble-rich material, this sculpture is produced in series and hand-finished. Unlike resin, which can feel synthetic and lifeless, this piece radiates natural substance and soul.

Many of our customers come to us after experiencing resin alternatives. Choosing this piece is often a natural next step—an upgrade in material, feel, and presence for those looking to surround themselves with lasting beauty.

Premium mineral cast, a natural upgrade from resin
White Carrara marble + eco-friendly glue
No odors: VOC-free & solvent-free
Pure white, versatile in any interior Height: 32 cm / 12.6"
Width: 22 cm / 8.7"
Depth: 18.5 cm / 7.3"
Weight: 9.7 kg / 21.4 lbsEurope1SCRO3603049IN STOCK - Shipping within 7 days32 cm / 12.6"