Sourced directly from Paris, these plaster fragments are an homage to the grand tradition of European cast-making. For centuries, the workshops of Paris—including those associated with the Louvre—have produced plaster "maquettes" and casts of classical Greek and Roman antiquities to serve as study aids for artists and scholars. These specific pieces capture the aesthetic of the "Grand Tour," designed to replicate the weathered, excavated look of an ancient museum artifact. Featuring the detailed straps of a classical sandal, they evoke the timeless beauty of archaeology and the sophisticated, intellectual atmosphere of a Parisian artist’s studio.

The Details:

Origin: Sourced in Paris, France

Material: Hand-cast Plaster

Form: A pair of left and right foot fragments in classical sandals.

Style: Ancient Architectural Fragment

Color: Distressed Stony White / Off-White

Each:

Height: ~4 inches

Length: 5 1/2 inches