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Michelangelo Pietà Wall Sculpture - Metropolitan Museum Reproduction - $395 (Brookline)
condition:
like new
make / manufacturer:
Metropolitan Museum
model name / number:
Michelangelo Pietà Sculpture
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This exquisite wall sculpture is an authorized museum reproduction of the Virgin Mary's head from Michelangelo's iconic Pietà, one of the world's most revered works of art.
About This Piece:
* Original: Detail from Michelangelo's Pietà (1498-1499), Saint Peter's Basilica, Rome
* Authorized by: Vatican Museums
* Produced by: Metropolitan Museum of Art Reproduction Studio
* Date: 1982 MMA
* Certificate included: Original authentication documentation from The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum-Grade Construction: This isn't a cheap replica; it's a faithful museum reproduction created using direct impression molds from the original sculpture developed by the Vatican Museums' Department of Scientific Research. The piece is made of cold cast marble: authentic Carrara marble (the same Italian marble Michelangelo used for the original Pietà) bonded with polymer resin for durability and detail preservation.
Specifications:
* Material: Cold cast Carrara marble with polymer resin
* Color: Elegant ivory/cream tone with subtle variations
* Weight: Substantial
* Mounting: Built-in sawtooth hanger on back
* Finish: Smooth, polished museum-quality surface
Artistic Significance: Michelangelo's Pietà is considered one of the greatest sculptures ever created—a masterwork of Renaissance art depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Christ. This detail captures Mary's serene, sorrowful face framed by her iconic draped veil. The flowing fabric, delicate facial features, and emotional depth are rendered with extraordinary skill, even in reproduction.
Why This Matters:
* Vatican-authorized reproduction - not a mass-market copy
* Metropolitan Museum pedigree - institutional quality
* Authentic Carrara marble - the same material as the original
* Direct mold impressions - captures every nuance of Michelangelo's chisel work
* Limited production - these authorized reproductions are no longer commonly available
Dimensions:
13.5” x 9.5” x 6”
Display Ideas: This sculpture makes a powerful statement whether displayed alone on a neutral wall or incorporated into a gallery arrangement. The three-dimensional relief creates beautiful shadows and depth. Ideal for spaces where you want to evoke contemplation, classical beauty, or spiritual reflection.
Investment Value: Original Metropolitan Museum reproductions from the 1980s have become collectible, especially Vatican-authorized pieces like this. The combination of museum authentication, Carrara marble construction, and the enduring appeal of Michelangelo's work makes this both an artistic treasure and a sound acquisition.
Includes original certificate of authenticity.