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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
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
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
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
H 13.5 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 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
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
Category
Antique 1820s English Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
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 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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Marble
H 22.25 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
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
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
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
H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 14.97 in
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
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
H 14.25 in W 10 in D 11 in
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
H 18 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
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
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Statuary Marble
H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 1.58 in
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
H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 1.58 in
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
H 34.26 in W 21.66 in D 12.6 in
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
H 34.26 in W 21.66 in D 12.6 in
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
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
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
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
No Reserve
H 19 in W 7.5 in D 8 in
The Philosopher
By Vincenzo Gemito
Located in PARIS, FR
The Philosopher
by Vincenzo Gemito (1852-1929)
Bust in bronze with a nuanced dark brown patina
Category
Early 20th Century Italian School Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Diogenes the Cynic, Greek philosopher. C18th Grand Tour Roman bust engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynic philosophy. He was born in Sinope, an Ionian colony
Category
Mid-18th Century Renaissance Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Sir Francis Bacon: 18th C. Portrait of Philosopher, Scientist, Author, Statesman
By Jacobus Houbraken
Located in Alamo, CA
depicts a bust portrait of Francis Bacon in an ornamental oval which is draped in fabric. He is turned to
Category
1730s Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Joseph Addison: 18th C. Portrait of Philosopher, Poet, Playwright and Politician
By Jacobus Houbraken
Located in Alamo, CA
", published in London in 1748 by John & Paul Knapton. It depicts a bust portrait of Addison in an ornamental
Category
1740s Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Metrodorus, Ancient Greek philosopher, C18th Classical antique engraving print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Ancient Greek marble bust from 'Musei Capitolini', a series of engravings showing the sculpture of the
Category
Mid-18th Century Renaissance Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
H 16.54 in W 10.63 in
Theon, Ancient Greek philosopher, C18th Classical antique engraving print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Greek marble bust from 'Musei Capitolini', a series of engravings showing the sculpture of the
Category
Mid-18th Century Renaissance Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
H 16.54 in W 10.63 in
Dominique Mahlknecht (1793-1876) The french philosopher René Descartes
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
created a bust of Louis-Philippe, and received a medal at the Salon of the same year for his Venus in
Category
1840s French School Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Pearlware
Free Shipping
H 9.25 in W 4 in D 4 in
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
H 22.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in
Bust and Cupid - Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810
By Thomas Holloway
Located in Roma, IT
Bust and Cupid is an etching realized by Thomas Holloway for Johann Caspar Lavatera's "Essays on
Category
1810s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 3.94 in W 5.12 in D 0.08 in
Ancient Busts - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810
By Thomas Holloway
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Busts is an original artwork realized by Thomas Holloway (1748 - 1827).
Original Etching
Category
1810s Old Masters Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching
H 12.6 in W 10.24 in D 0.04 in
The Roman Busts - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810
By Thomas Holloway
Located in Roma, IT
The Roman busts is an original etching artwork realized by Thomas Holloway for Johann Caspar
Category
1810s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 5.91 in W 6.7 in D 0.04 in
The Long Room, Trinity College Library, Dublin Ireland
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
impressive length of the room, flanked by white marble busts of philosophers, writers, and great minds who
Category
2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography
Materials
Lambda, C Print
Antique Italian Grand Tour Bronze Marble Bust Sculpture Dante Alighieri 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Italian Grand Tour Bronze and marble bust of Dante Alighieri, circa 1880.
The bronze
Category
Late 19th Century Italian School Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 16 in W 19 in D 9 in
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
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
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Antiquities
Materials
Alabaster
Apollonius of Tyana, Ancient Greek, C18th Classical antique engraving print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
.
Illustration of an Ancient Greek marble bust from 'Musei Capitolini', a series of engravings showing the
Category
Mid-18th Century Renaissance Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
H 16.54 in W 10.63 in
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
H 8.25 in W 6 in D 0.15 in
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
H 12.21 in W 8.27 in D 1.97 in
Antique 19th century Bronze Dog Portrait of a Maltese on a Marble Base
Located in SANTA FE, NM
reception pieces in the Louvre.
He made his name, however, with a series of portrait busts of
Category
19th Century Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 5.5 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
No Reserve
H 15.75 in W 9.34 in D 0 in
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
Apuleius, Ancient Roman, C18th Grand Tour Classical antique engraving print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Roman marble bust from 'Musei Capitolini', a series of engravings showing the sculpture of the
Category
Mid-18th Century Renaissance Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
H 16.54 in W 10.63 in
Theophrastus, Ancient Greek, C18th Grand Tour Classical antique engraving print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Ancient Greek marble bust from 'Musei Capitolini', a series of engravings showing the sculpture of the
Category
Mid-18th Century Renaissance Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Heraclitus, Ancient Greek, C18th Grand Tour Classical antique engraving print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Ancient Greek marble bust from 'Musei Capitolini', a series of engravings showing the sculpture of the
Category
Mid-18th Century Renaissance Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
H 16.54 in W 10.63 in
Cicero, Ancient Roman, C18th Grand Tour Classical antique engraving print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Roman marble bust from 'Musei Capitolini', a series of engravings showing the sculpture of the
Category
Mid-18th Century Renaissance Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
H 16.54 in W 10.63 in
The Physiognomy - Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810
Located in Roma, IT
The Physiognomy - The Woman Bust is an original etching artwork realized by Thomas Holloway for
Category
1810s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 6.3 in W 5.71 in D 0.04 in
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
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
Category
Antique 1810s Decorative Art
Materials
Plaster, Giltwood
H 10.04 in W 12.8 in D 1.58 in
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
Category
Antique 1810s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 23.63 in W 16.15 in D 5.12 in
Wiese Carnelian Intaglio Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925
By Jules & Louis Wiese
Located in London, GB
intaglios depict a child's head; the bust of a philosopher; Hygeia, the Greek goddess of hygiene, with a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Greek Revival Cufflinks
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Testa Quasi Colossale di Marco Aurelio - Etching by P. Fontana
By Francesco Cecchini
Located in Roma, IT
old master’s original prints shows a precious piece of the Borghese's collection, the marble bust of
Category
1820s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 23.23 in W 17.33 in D 0.04 in
Head of a Classical Poet (Socrates?)
By Pier Francesco Mola
Located in New York, NY
memorable paintings, however, are half-length and bust-format depictions of ancient literary figures. These
Category
17th Century Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reinhard Görner, The Long Room, Trinity College Library, Dublin Ireland
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
aisle runs the impressive length of the room, flanked by white marble busts of philosophers, writers
Category
2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography
Materials
Lambda, C Print
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
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Find a variety of busts of philosophers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct busts of philosophers — often made from metal, stone and bronze — can elevate any home. There are 56 antique and vintage busts of philosophers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of busts of philosophers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Busts of philosophers bearing neoclassical or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made busts of philosophers over the years, but those made by Jean-Antoine Houdon, LAGU and Wedgwood are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Busts Of Philosophers?
Prices for busts of philosophers start at $100 and top out at $154,794 with the average selling for $2,172.
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