A French bronze bust of Minerva, late 19th century, after the Antique, on socle, plinth, square base and marble plinth, 40cm highNote: One of the major deities of ancient Greece and Rome, Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, arts and learning. The daughter of Jupiter and sister of Hebe, she is also associated with civilized war and the fighting of just causes.Please refer to department for condition report