Art & Statues
Amelia Earhart Hand Carved Marble Bust
Amelia Earhart Hand Carved Marble Bust
This rare, one of a kind marble bust depicts aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart ready to take flight, wearing her flying helmet and goggles. Hand carved from a substantial block of pale marble, the sculpture captures Earhart with an engaging expression and a sense of movement. Finely rendered details include the curls of her hair, the textured fabric of her turtleneck and the sweeping straps of her flight helmet. The sculpture rests on an integrated rectangular marble base and is exceptionally heavy.
Discovered in Argentina and brought to the United States, this unusual work celebrates one of the most courageous and enduring figures in aviation history. Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and remains an international symbol of independence, determination and adventure. Her disappearance in 1937 only deepened the fascination surrounding her remarkable life.
With its distinctive subject, impressive craftsmanship and singular history, this marble bust would make an important addition to a collection devoted to early aviation, women’s history or twentieth century sculpture.
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