# Apollo Belvedere Bust | Hand Cast Plaster 23.5H

## An Apollo Belvedere Bust in Hand Cast Plaster

This apollo belvedere bust reproduces the head, neck, and shoulders of the Vatican Apollo. The face turns slightly to one side. Curls are gathered at the back of the head. It is cast in white plaster. An apollo belvedere bust brings a famous face to a shelf.

### Product Details

-   Material: Hand cast plaster
-   Finish: White
-   Size: 23.5 in H x 13 in W x 9 in D
-   Weight: 15 lbs
-   Part number: HP6451
-   Production: Made to order in the USA, ready to ship in 2 to 3 weeks

## The Statue in the Vatican

The Apollo Belvedere is a Roman marble copy of a Greek bronze. The lost original is attributed to Leochares and dates to about 330 to 320 BC. The marble was found in the late 15th century. Pope Julius II placed it in the Cortile del Belvedere in the Vatican. This hand cast plaster bust keeps the calm of the marble original.

## What the Bust Shows

A thin fillet binds the loose curls. A chlamys, or cloak, drapes across the chest and fastens at the shoulder with a round clasp. The surface has the smooth, even plane of the marble original. The bust sits on a stepped pedestal base. The fillet and chlamys mark this bust as the Apollo Belvedere type. A stepped pedestal base lifts the head and shoulders.

## Winckelmann and the Ideal

In 1755, Johann Joachim Winckelmann praised the statue for its noble simplicity and quiet grandeur. It became a leading work of Neoclassicism. Browse more pieces in our [Museum Statues collection](https://museumize.com/collections/museum-statues). Apollo was the god of the sun, music, healing, and prophecy. The fillet and chlamys are his marks here. Choose an apollo belvedere bust to honor that range.

## About Display and Care

A bust at this scale suits a desk, a mantel, or a bookshelf. Keep plaster away from standing water and dust it with a soft, dry cloth. An apollo belvedere bust suits any library. A hand cast plaster bust of this size weighs 15 lbs.

## For More Reading from the Web

-   Want the statue's story? This page covers the Apollo Belvedere. [Apollo Belvedere - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Belvedere)

## Details

- **Price:** 265.0 USD
- **Vendor:** House Parts
- **Type:** Statues
- **Tags:** culture-greek-roman, culture-greek-roman-male, statues

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Studio White | 265.00 USD | In stock |
| Obsidian | 265.00 USD | In stock |
| Terracotta | 265.00 USD | In stock |

## Images

- Apollo Belvedere bust styled on a desk in a home library setting, white plaster, 23.5 in H, HP6451
- Back view of the Apollo Belvedere bust HP6451, showing the plain reverse and stepped pedestal base
- Apollo Belvedere bust, hand cast white plaster, front three-quarter view, HP6451, 23.5 in H
- Apollo and Diana busts, pair of twins Greek Mythology 23 inches tall
- Detail of the Apollo Belvedere bust curls and fillet, white plaster, chlamys clasped at the shoulder
- Apollo Belvedere bust, hand cast terracotta plaster, front three-quarter view, HP6451, 23.5 in H
- Apollo Belvedere bust, hand cast black obsidian plaster, front three-quarter view, HP6451, 23.5 in H
- Detail of the Apollo Belvedere bust curls and fillet, terracotta plaster, chlamys clasped at the shoulder
- Back view of the Apollo Belvedere bust HP6451, showing the plain reverse and stepped pedestal base

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> Updated: 2026-10-29