This Beethoven Statue is made in the USA and finished in dark bronze. The base is made of 2.25" cube black marble. Ludwig Van Beethoven was, and remains today, an Olympian figure in the history of classical music. His influence on the last 150 years of music has been unequaled (1770-1827). This bust is one of Statue.com's most unique of Composers,This handsome German replica antique bust masterfully captures the intensity of one of the greatest composers of all time, Ludwig van Beethoven. More than a tribute, this ruggedly handsome sculpture artistically interprets the intensity of a man who transformed the world of music with his eccentricities. A perfect statue for any composer, pianist, or classical musician to be placed on their desk or piano.This bust of Ludwig von Beethoven is sculpted from the portrait of Beethoven showing an intense and determined facial expression. Ludwig Beethoven created his music from his emotions of the time.