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1930s Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Seneca the Philosopher
Located in Catania, Sicilia
introspection, capturing the essence of the philosopher deep in thought. Seneca is dressed in traditional Roman
Category

Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Statuary Marble Bust of Greek Philosopher Thales of Miletus
Located in Montreal, QC
Statuary marble bust of Greek Philosopher Thales of Miletus The width is of the base. Bust
Category

Vintage 1930s Greek Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

Set of 4 19th C. French Patinated Bronze Marble Mounted Busts of Philosophers
Located in New York, NY
A Set of Four 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Marble Mounted Busts of Philosophers. The
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Fine Grand Tour Style Bronze Bust of a Greek Philosopher After Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This finely modelled Hellenistic inspired portrait bust is likely that of the Greek philosopher
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Hellenistic Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Busts, Italy 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of small gold-patinated bronze busts of two ancient philosophers on Siena marble pedestals
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Bronze Busts, Italy 18th Century
Bronze Busts, Italy 18th Century
H 9.26 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
A Plaster Bust of Seneca
Located in Atlanta, GA
Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger, usually known as Seneca, was a Stoic
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Plaster

A Plaster Bust of Seneca
A Plaster Bust of Seneca
H 21 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Socrates
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Italian Marble bust of the Classical Greek philosopher Socrates. His draped robe is
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Early 20th Century Sculpture Plaster Bust of Platon
Located in Madrid, ES
An academy bust in plaster representing a Greek philosopher, possibly Platon, the bust has a high
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Bronze Busts of Rousseau and Voltaire
Located in London, GB
A pair of Antique busts of the French philosophers Rousseau and Voltaire. Unusually although from
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Antique 1820s English Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Ebonized Plaster Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero
Located in Stamford, CT
A Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero, Roman Consul in 63 B.C. completed in ebonized plaster, circa 1880
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Plaster

Socrates Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 250 gr Socrates was a Greek philosopher born in Athens in 469 BC and died in Athens in
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Socrates Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 250 gr Socrates was a Greek philosopher born in Athens in 469 BC and died in Athens in 399
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Marcus Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
considered one of the most important philosophers in its history. He is heard for his great battles and for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Pair of Italian 18th Century Marble Busts of Democritus and Heraclitus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of Italian 18th century marble busts of Democritus and Heraclitus. The busts are in
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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Busts, “Homer” & “Pseudo-Seneca”, circa 1880
By Chiurazzi fondata
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GRAND TOUR Italian School Pair of Busts, "Homer" & "Pseudo-Seneca", after Antiquity Patinated
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Marcus Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder *LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS*
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Roman emperor and is considered one of the most important philosophers in its history. He is heard for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Rare Pair of 19th Century Portrait Busts of Caesars Marcus Aurelius and Caracall
Located in Benington, Herts
Wonderful pair of 19th Century Roman Emperor Portrait Busts Representing Marcus Aurelius and
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy Signed Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical sculptor born in Versailles. Houdon is famous for his portrait busts and statues of philosophers
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Marble

Jose Luis Zorrilla De San Martin Bust Sculpture of Dante Alighieri Uruguay 1933
Located in Atlanta, GA
Alighieri and often referred to as Dante, was an Italian poet, writer and philosopher. His Divine Comedy
Category

Vintage 1930s Uruguayan Baroque Busts

Materials

Aluminum

Socrates Mask Made with Compressed Marble Powder in stock
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 1.5 kg Socrates was a Greek philosopher born in Athens in 469 BC and died in Athens in 399
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Socrates Mask Made with Compressed Marble Powder in stock
Socrates Mask Made with Compressed Marble Powder in stock
No Reserve
H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Socrates Mask Made with Compressed Marble Powder in stock
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 1.5 kg Socrates was a Greek philosopher born in Athens in 469 BC and died in Athens in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

19th Century Italian Socrates Mask, Carrara, Rosso Verona Marble Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Italian mask of Socrates, the Classical Greek philosopher 470-399 BC. Hand carved in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Busts

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

MarCo Aurelio Busto in Terracotta, Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
), Roman emperor, philosopher and writer. Measures: Height 78 cm Width 60 cm Depth 30 cm Base diameter 24
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Roman Marble Head of Sophocles
Located in London, GB
47-50 Subsequently with Danish philosopher Prof. Claudius Wilkens (1844-1929) Danish private
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Roman Marble Head of Sophocles
Roman Marble Head of Sophocles
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H 6.3 in Dm 7.01 in
Academic Bust of a Philosopher
Located in Greding, DE
Plaster bust of an ancient, bearded philosopher on a round stand. France 20th century.
Category

20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Academic Bust of a Philosopher
Academic Bust of a Philosopher
H 29.1 in W 21.3 in D 15.7 in
Bust of Sir Isaac Newton, Pearlware, Ralph & Enoch Wood, circa 1790
By Ralph Wood Pottery
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A pearlware bust of Sir Isaac Newton, by Enoch Wood. The oak pedestal adds dignity to an attractive
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Pearlware

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bust Signed Houdon and Frères
By Susse Freres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
portrait busts and statues of philosophers, inventors and political figures. He was made a Chevalier de la
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean-Antoine Houdo
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptor. Houdon is famous for his portrait busts and statues of philosophers, inventors and political
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
By Jacques Joseph de Gault
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite miniature of French philosopher Charles Montesquieu graces the lid of this
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Gold

Italian 18th Century Collection of Wax Reliefs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of various sized busts of philosophers and Emperors are set on a colorful paper background.
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique framed Academic Chalk Drawing of a Greek Intellectual on sepia paper
Located in Leesburg, VA
unknown philosopher, identified in busts like one at the National Archaeological Museum in Chieti and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Drawings

Materials

Paper

Ernesto Gazzeri (B.1866) Life-size Italian Marble Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
excellence for which he was highly celebrated. Gazzeri beautifully captures the features of the female bust
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Statues

Materials

Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble

South Arabian Head of a Woman
Located in London, GB
relatively large scale) or, more likely, a bust. This head is stylistically aligned with those found at
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Antiquities

Materials

Alabaster

South Arabian Head of a Woman
South Arabian Head of a Woman
H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in
Rare Copper Engraving of Female with Five Breasts Lactating onto Others, 1686
Located in Langweer, NL
; centre left, busts of female and male heads; upper left, eagle with wreath in its mouth, above which, Pan
Category

Antique 1680s Religious Items

Materials

Paper

Antique Pair Box Framed Grand Tour Giovanni Liberotti Intaglios, 19th C
Located in London, GB
busts of Roman emperor's and philosophers. The intaglios are beautifully mounted on a plush black
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Antique 1810s Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster, Giltwood

France, circa 1810 -1820 Table Clock with a Handmaid Mercury Gilded Bronze
Located in Milan, IT
which the bust of a philosopher in a disc also alludes. The dial has a porcelain ring while the hands
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Antique 1810s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Marble Profile Plaques of Virgil & Dante, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of Italian white Carrara marble profile busts of Virgil and Dante date from the
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Carrara Marble

Seneca, Philosopher Playwright Roman Politician Buste Bronze Italian
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Rome, Italy
), also known simply as Seneca or Seneca the young, was a philosopher, playwright and Roman politician
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Adriano Bust Sculpture
By Marioni
Located in Calenzano, IT
philosopher he was also philhellene who graced many cities of Greece and Crete with important buildings. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Adriano Bust Sculpture
Adriano Bust Sculpture
H 33.08 in W 29.93 in D 11.42 in
Adriano Bust Sculpture
By Marioni
Located in Calenzano, IT
philosopher he was also philhellene who graced many cities of Greece and Crete with important buildings. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Adriano Bust Sculpture
Adriano Bust Sculpture
H 33.08 in W 29.93 in D 11.42 in
Fine Set of Four over Lifesize Busts
Located in London, GB
A fine set of four over lifesize busts of philosophers and emperors.
Category

20th Century Busts

Marble Portrait Bust of George Boole, F.R.S. by Thomas Earle
By Thomas Earle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
magnificent portrait bust in the Roman style is believed to be of George Boole, F.R.S. (1815-1864), the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

Rare Terra Cotta Large-Sized Sphinx with Head of Woman, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
representation as a model of philosopher and patron through many artistic achievements, heralded in stone
Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Busts

Pair of Gilded Bronze Profile Bust Portraits
Located in Folkestone, Kent
An unusual pair of gilded bronze profile bust portraits of unknown philosophers or scholars
Category

Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

Wedgwood Black Basalt Pottery Bust Sculpture, Voltaire
By Wedgwood
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wedgwood black basalt pottery bust sculpture of French historian and philosopher, Voltaire
Category

Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Classical Revival Marble Bust of a Young Marcus Aurelius
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rational Virtue. He was a Stoic philosopher of considerable note, as well as a family man who took his wife
Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

English Early 18th Century Portrait of Aristotle
Located in London, GB
English early 18th century bust of a philosopher, probably Aristotle. Portland Stone This is
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Sculptures

19th Century French Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
and bottom and a bust of a 'Greek Philosopher'. The clock is in full working order and comes with a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

19th Century French Marble Mantel Clock
19th Century French Marble Mantel Clock
H 20.5 in W 9.2 in D 5.1 in
1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Six Pieces Cherub Model
By Baccarat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
crystal knife rests, translucent satin. Model Houdon adorned with two busts of cherubs. Busts of the king
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Crystal

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model
By Baccarat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
crystal knife rests, translucent satin. Model Houdon adorned with two busts of cherubs. Busts of the king
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Antique Bust of French Philosopher Montesquieu, France, c1880
Located in Trensacq, FR
Antique bust of French Philosopher Montesquieu France c1880 Late 19th century life-size plaster
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Bronze Classical Bust of a Roman Philosopher with Verdigris Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze bust of a Roman philosopher from the mid-20th century, with green oxidized patina
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare George III Lead Portrait Bust of the Philosopher Seneca
By John Cheere
Located in London, GB
known simply as Seneca; ca. 4 BC – AD 65) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and in
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Busts

Materials

Lead

Vintage Thai Bronze Classical Bust of a Roman Philosopher with Verdigris Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai bronze bust of a Roman philosopher from the mid-20th century, with green oxidized
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Classical Bust of a Greco Roman Philosopher Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze bust of a Greco-Roman philosopher from the mid-20th century, with great patina and
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust Of Cicero
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian bronze bust of Roman philosopher and statesman Cicero on a red and black marble base. A
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Classical Bust
Located in London, GB
Antique classical bust of what looks to me like a ancient Greek warrior or philosopher. It's
Category

Vintage 1930s English Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Composition

Large Antique Classical Bust
Large Antique Classical Bust
H 17.72 in W 11.42 in D 9.45 in
Plato Marble Bust Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A beautiful plato marble bust sculpture, 20th century. Plato, a bust, after the antique by Sommer
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20th Century European Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Plato Marble Bust Sculpture, 20th Century
Plato Marble Bust Sculpture, 20th Century
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in L 8.67 in
Bust Greek Stone Statue, depicting Greek man
Located in Milano, IT
philosophers, surrounded by the ambiance of ancient wisdom and intellect. This Greek bust transcends time
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Antique Early 1900s Greek Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Stone

Bust Greek Stone Statue, depicting Greek man
Bust Greek Stone Statue, depicting Greek man
H 17.33 in W 11.03 in D 10.24 in
Antique French Carved Oak Bust of Dante, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique bust of Dante Degli Alighieri (1265-1321) has been carved out of French oak. Dante was
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Oak

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