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Home » Home Innovations Marie Museum Sculpture   Marie Museum Sculpture Currently out of stock Price: $79.95 Email this to a friend View our Shipping Charges » It is said that the original sculpture which this lovely replica is based on is linked to the last Royal Family of Austria and one of the great tragic love affairs of the late 19th century. Prince Rudolph, son of King Franz Joseph, had fallen in love with Baroness Marie, but the love affair ended in a tragedy reminiscent of Romeo & Juliet as the royal families conspired to keep the young lovers away from each other. This sculpture of Marie may have been cast in secret just before the young lovers' deaths in 1889. The original sculpture was discovered only recently among the excavated ruins of a home leveled during WWI, about 70 miles outside of Vienna. The name Marie was carved into a remnant of the crate holding the sculpture. No one knows for certain if this is the very same Marie, whose love affair with the Prince brought down an empire, but the age, craftsmanship and name on the crate is strong circumstantial evidence. Now you can enjoy this incredible piece of history in your own home with our lovely recreation of this masterpiece. Each sculpture has been hand cast in silicone resin, just like the finest reproduction statuary found in the world's most prestigious museum stores, and is hand finished with a pewter antique wash. Includes silicone pedestal base. Sculpture: 15" x 11" x 11". Pedestal: 20" x 13" x 10". Weight: 9lbs. Specifications: Sculpture: 20" x 13" x 10" Pedestal: 5" x 11" x 11"  25" tall including base Weight: 9 lbs. Features: Hand cast in silicone resin Discovered among excavated ruins of home leveled during WWI near Vienna  Limited edition museum quality reproduction Includes silicone pedestal base with antique pewter finish FAQs:   Customer Reviews Average Review Score: 8.5 » View Reviews  |   » Add a Review Miriam N on 2005-06-15 This sculpture is so beautiful and elegant, everyone who comes into my living room has to stop and admire it. The workmanship is incredible and the pose is so lovely. I've been a fan of the legend of Marie for some time, so this has special meaning to me, but even people who just love beautiful works of art will find this a really classy addition to any contemporary living room or study. Lennie on 2004-01-08 I studied the original Marie sculpture and the legend behind it in an Art History class and the story always haunted me, so when I saw this replica I thought it would be the perfect anniversary gift for my wife. Needless to say that as an appreciator of beautiful pieces, she loved it. It sits atop our coffee table and everyone who comes through our home comments on the delicate lines and beautiful tone of the silver. Simply exquisite!   If you like the above item, you may also like:                Mind Spa™ Price: $149.95                Rechargeable Auto Battery Jump Starter (Yellow) Price: $49.95                Phone Holder for Seat belt Price: $19.95                Digital Walkie Talkie Wristwatch Price: $39.95   « Previous Product(s) | Next Product(s) »