THE MUSE OF COMEDY
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THE MUSE OF COMEDY

The Classical Embodiment of Joy, Culture, and Artistic Inspiration

A Statement of Culture.
The Meaning

A Statement of Culture.

More than decoration, Thalia gives a space a sense of culture, artistic sensibility, and refined living — a contemporary expression of the pleasure of the arts and the joy of life.

Thalia — From the Greek thállein: “to flourish, to bloom.”

Beyond the ideal of Classical Greek beauty, Thalia embodies the joy of life — art, culture, theatre, and poetic inspiration.

In the Roman world, images of the Muses found their place in villas, gardens, libraries, and spaces devoted to otium — a cultivated life of contemplation, literature, philosophy, and the arts. Thalia became a symbol of Greek learning and refinement, expressing an enduring devotion to culture, beauty, and intellectual life.

Vénus de Milo — Sculpture en marbre de Carrare | Sculptée en Italie

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Carrara Marble · From the same quarries used by the ancient Romans and Michelangelo.
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Details

La déesse de l'amour et de la beauté. En marbre de Carrare. Chez vous.

Pendant deux mille ans, les plus grands — empereurs romains, princes de la Renaissance, aristocrates européens — ont voulu une Vénus dans leurs espaces.
Pas comme décoration. Comme une déclaration.
De culture, de goût, de qui ils sont.

Cette sculpture, sculptée dans un bloc et finie à la main en véritable marbre de Carrare, porte cette même force.
Chaque fois que vous la regardez, elle évoque perfection et équilibre.
Chaque fois qu’un invité la voit, il lit en vous — avant même que vous n’ouvriez la bouche.

Disponible en 2 formats : 40 cm · 70 cm


✦ MATÉRIAU
Marbre de Carrare sculpté dans un bloc et fini à la main. Finition patinée. Socle en marbre inclus.

✦ DIMENSIONS
Disponible en deux formats : 40 cm, 70 cm. Poids variable selon le format.

✦ PRODUCTION
Fabriquée en Italie. Fidèle à l’original exposé au Musée du Louvre à Paris.
Chaque pièce est unique. De légères variations par rapport aux images font partie du travail artisanal.

✦ CERTIFICAT D’AUTHENTICITÉ
Inclus avec chaque sculpture.


Disponible avec expédition immédiate ou sur commande.
Livraison en Italie en 2–3 jours ouvrables.

Étant un matériau naturel sculpté et fini à la main, le produit peut présenter de légères différences par rapport aux images.

Curiosités historiques

Découverte par hasard sur l’île de Milo en 1820, la Vénus de Milo est devenue l’une des icônes les plus célèbres de la beauté féminine dans l’art antique.

Son état incomplet, dépourvu de bras, a suscité au fil du temps l’intérêt des historiens, archéologues et artistes, qui se sont interrogés sur son apparence originelle.

La sculpture a été source d’inspiration pour peintres, poètes et sculpteurs au fil des siècles, devenant l’un des symboles les plus reconnaissables de l’art classique.

Entretien

Pour préserver la brillance et la qualité du marbre de Carrare, il est conseillé de nettoyer la sculpture avec un chiffon doux et sec, en évitant les détergents chimiques agressifs.

Il est également recommandé de la placer loin des sources directes de lumière solaire et des environnements trop humides, afin d’en conserver l’éclat dans le temps.

Découvrez comment la visualiser dans votre espace

 

Vénus de Milo — Sculpture en marbre de Carrare | Sculptée en ItalieLimited Edition · Individually Numbered · Certified
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Grand Tour Editions · by Museum Shop

The collection, backed by Museum Shop.

Grand Tour Editions is the sculpture collection of Museum Shop, bringing together selected works in marble and bronze with the provenance, craftsmanship, documentation, packaging, and personal assistance expected from an important purchase.

01Since 2004Experience with Italian art, archaeology, and cultural heritage.

Museum Shop has worked with objects inspired by Italian art, archaeology, museums, and cultural heritage since 2004. This experience supports the selection and presentation of every Grand Tour Editions sculpture.

02Made in ItalySculpted and hand-finished in Italy.

Each sculpture is sculpted and hand-finished in Italy, with attention to the material, proportions, surface, and final preparation before it leaves our workshop network.

03Certificate of AuthenticityDocumentation accompanies the sculpture.

The sculpture is supplied with the documentation provided for the piece, giving the collector a clear record of material, origin, and production information where applicable.

Each sculpture is part of a limited edition, individually numbered

04Professional Packaging & Safe DeliveryPrepared specifically for safe transport.

Professionally packed and shipped. We assume the transport risk until your sculpture is safely delivered.

05Personal AssistanceDirect support before and after purchase.

Before ordering, you can request additional photographs, dimensions, availability, shipping information, or clarification about the sculpture. Assistance continues through preparation and delivery.

Carrara Marble
The Material

Carrara Marble

The stone that has shaped Italian sculpture for more than two thousand years.

Marble from the Apuan Alps became a defining material of Roman statuary and has remained one of the reference stones of Italian sculpture ever since.

The Craft

Sculpted and hand-finished in Italy.

The value of the sculpture lives in the material, the craftsmanship, and the attention given to every surface before it leaves Italy.

Sculpted and hand-finished in Italy.
Prepared For You

20 business days to prepare

Your piece is sculpted, hand-finished, inspected, and prepared for you before shipping.

Natural Marble

Every stone is different.

Veining and subtle tonal variations are part of natural Carrara marble. They are not defects: they are part of what makes every sculpture individual.
From Italy to the United States

Prepared in Italy. Tracked to your door.

The 20 business days refer to the preparation of your sculpture. Transit time begins once the piece has shipped.

Preparation: 20 business daysThe sculpture is sculpted, hand-finished, inspected, and packed before dispatch.
USA & Canada: 3–7 business daysEstimated transit time from dispatch, excluding possible customs inspections or carrier delays.
Packaging & trackingThe sculpture is protected for transport and the shipment includes tracking.
Customs & local chargesAny duties, taxes, or import charges depend on the destination and applicable local regulations.
Before You Purchase

Frequently asked questions.

Is this genuine Carrara marble?

Yes. The sculpture is made from Carrara marble. Natural veining and tonal variations may differ slightly from one piece to another.

When will my sculpture ship?

Preparation takes 20 business days. Transit time is calculated separately and begins once the sculpture has shipped.

Can I request additional photographs?

Yes. Contact us before purchasing to request information or any additional images available.

How is the sculpture packed?

The sculpture is packed with protection appropriate to its weight, shape, and international transport.

Will the veining be identical to the photographs?

No two blocks of natural marble are exactly alike. The sculpture's design and proportions remain the same, while veining and subtle variations make each piece individual.

Grand Tour Editions · Marble Collection

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