Voltaire Bust
Vintage French Plaster Bust of Voltaire
Located in High Point, NC
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Pair of Bronze Busts of Rousseau and Voltaire
Located in London, GB
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Set of 4 19th C. French Patinated Bronze Marble Mounted Busts of Philosophers
Located in New York, NY
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Claude Munier, Bust of Gentleman, 1780
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
di cui conosce due busti in terracotta: il primo un “superbe buste de Voltaire” firmato nel retro
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French 19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean-Antoine Houdo
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the voltaire bust you’re looking for. Each voltaire bust for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and ceramic. Your living room may not be complete without a voltaire bust — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right voltaire bust, those designed in Baroque and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made voltaire bust over the years, but those crafted by Antoine Rosset are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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