This plaster cast was handmade in Wiltshire, England, by the Nicholas H Wood studio. Finished using traditional pigments and classic techniques, it has an antique-style look that highlights the details beautifully. This piece is a studio “second,” so it may have small imperfections from the making process. These light marks or variations add character and make each cast unique in its own way. It’s a charming, one-of-a-kind piece with plenty of personality.


Please be aware that these casts may vary slightly in their markings and patterns from the antiquing process.


Greek mythology portrait mask of Niobe, handmade by the Nicholas H Wood studio. The plaster wall sculpture has a hook on the back for hanging. This plaster cast is portrait fragment of a large Niobe bust.

In Greek mythology, Niobe, the daughter of Tantalus and wife of Amphion, the king of Thebes, faced a tragic fate. Her seven sons and seven daughters met their demise at the hands of Apollo and Artemis as a consequence of her excessive pride. After the loss of her children, Niobe pleaded with the gods to end her pain. Zeus, moved by Niobe's sorrow, transformed her into a rock, turning her heart to stone. Yet, even in this form, Niobe's eternal grief persisted. Her ceaseless tears flowed from the rock, serving as a poignant symbol of a mother's enduring anguish.

Dimensions: 28cm (height) x 19cm (width) x 12cm (depth).

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