Faux-Stone Bust of the Louvre’s ‘Hermes Richelieu’ on Black Marble Base

Commanding and impeccably scaled, this striking sculptural bust of the Hermes Richelieu brings the gravitas of classical antiquity to the contemporary luxury interior. Modeled  from the renowned Roman marble currently housed in the Louvre, this piece captures the messenger god’s idealized proportions, tightly curled hair, and serene, aristocratic profile.

Curated for high-end residential or commercial projects, the bust offers a masterful study in textural contrast. The head is cast with a highly distressed, weathered faux-stone finish, pitted to perfectly replicate an excavated archaeological antiquity. This matte, antiquarian surface is elevated – both literally and aesthetically – by its modernist mount: a substantial, hand-polished square plinth of black marble surround, distinguished by elegant natural white inclusions. Operating as a sophisticated structural anchor, this objet d’art is an essential acquisition for interior designers layering a refined ‘Grand Tour’ aesthetic, classical library styling, or a commanding focal point for a credenza.

Condition Report
Presented in exceptional decorative order. The intentional faux-weathering and patination of the face and hair ensure a flawless antique aesthetic. The heavy noir marble plinth is has very minor flea bites, with its organic white veining providing a striking natural contrast to the stone’s mirror polish.