Bronze Bust of Minerva – Italian Neoclassical Sculpture, 1820 Brooke Breton the bucket reflects the elegance

the bucket reflects the elegance and prestige of 18th-century ceremonial design

wood frameDimensions: 54

the piece reflects Wildman’s sustained dialogue with early British maritime and industrial folk imagery

original painted surfaceDimensions: 20W x 14D x 96

Bronze Bust of Minerva – Italian Neoclassical Sculpture, 1820 Brooke Breton the bucket reflects the eleganceDescription: A commanding bronze bust of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, cast in early 19th century Tuscany. Her serene yet powerful visage is framed by finely sculpted waves of hair beneath a crested helmet adorned with a classical lion mask. The bust captures both the intellectual grace and martial strength that defined Minervas dual identity in ancient mythology. A timeless symbol of knowledge, protection, and civic