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Bronze Bust of Athena by Fonderia Chiurazzi, Italy, 20th Century
Bronze Bust of Athena by Fonderia Chiurazzi, Italy, 20th Century

Bronze Bust of Athena by Fonderia Chiurazzi, Italy, 20th Century

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H 25.2 in W 11.82 in D 17.72 in

Bronze Bust of Athena by Fonderia Chiurazzi, Italy, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Refined bronze bust of the Greek goddess Athena, cast in the 20th century by the renowned Fonderia

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Vintage 1980s Busts

Materials

Bronze

Athena Marble Bust Greek Goddess Wise Sculpture 'Bursa Museum' Replica
Athena Marble Bust Greek Goddess Wise Sculpture 'Bursa Museum' Replica

Athena Marble Bust Greek Goddess Wise Sculpture 'Bursa Museum' Replica

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Height: 24.4'' (62cm) / Weight: 39.7 lbs (18 kg) Athena (Minerva) is known as the goddess of wisdom

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

19th century Grand Tour period Alabaster and  Marble bust of Athena
19th century Grand Tour period Alabaster and  Marble bust of Athena

19th century Grand Tour period Alabaster and Marble bust of Athena

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Marble bust of Athena Of Velletri. This most charming bust is raised on square Ranocchia marble base

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ATHENA LEMNIA BY PHIDIAS, Italy 20th Century
TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ATHENA LEMNIA BY PHIDIAS, Italy 20th Century

TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ATHENA LEMNIA BY PHIDIAS, Italy 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ATHENA LEMNIA BY PHIDIAS, Italy 20th Century The bronze original by Phidias

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20th Century Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

TERRACOTTA HERMA OF ATHENA FROM THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NAPLES, 20th Century
TERRACOTTA HERMA OF ATHENA FROM THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NAPLES, 20th Century

TERRACOTTA HERMA OF ATHENA FROM THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NAPLES, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

TERRACOTTA HERMA OF ATHENA FROM THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NAPLES, 20th Century Terracotta herma of

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20th Century Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Early 1600s, Marble Bust of Athena
Early 1600s, Marble Bust of Athena

Early 1600s, Marble Bust of Athena

$42,500

H 25.5 in W 10.5 in D 13 in

Early 1600s, Marble Bust of Athena

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional, hand carved all the way around, 17th century, Carrara marble bust of Athena in a

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Antique Early 1600s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Carrara Marble

Italian, Late 17th / Early 18th Century, White Carrara Marble Bust of Athena
Italian, Late 17th / Early 18th Century, White Carrara Marble Bust of Athena

Italian, Late 17th / Early 18th Century, White Carrara Marble Bust of Athena

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

bust of Athena. The bust is raised by a rectangular base with cut corners and a fine wrap around

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Ormolu and Breccia Pernice marble trophy of Clio, singed by Henri Chapu
Ormolu and Breccia Pernice marble trophy of Clio, singed by Henri Chapu

Ormolu and Breccia Pernice marble trophy of Clio, singed by Henri Chapu

By Henri Chapu

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

past. Above her left shoulder is a bust of Athena, as Clio is known for recording of the past, while

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Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Clock Depicting Apollo God of Music and the Arts
French Empire Clock Depicting Apollo God of Music and the Arts

French Empire Clock Depicting Apollo God of Music and the Arts

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

a bust of Athena. The base sits on two owl feet at the front and block feet at the back. The

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

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Ancient Roman Marble Head of Athena
Ancient Roman Marble Head of Athena

Ancient Roman Marble Head of Athena

Unavailable

H 5.12 in W 4.45 in D 4.65 in

Ancient Roman Marble Head of Athena

Located in MONTREAL, QC

The top of the goddess's head is cut-off with a raised rectangular tang for attachment of her helmet, once separately carved and now missing, her waiving hair centrally parted and dr...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Ancient Roman Marble Head of Athena Vescovali
Ancient Roman Marble Head of Athena Vescovali

Ancient Roman Marble Head of Athena Vescovali

Unavailable

H 3.23 in W 1.46 in D 1.78 in

Ancient Roman Marble Head of Athena Vescovali

Located in MONTREAL, QC

Roman period, 1st-2nd century A.D. The goddess with almond shaped lidded eyes, her wavy hair centrally parted, her Corinthian helmet pushed back from her face, a drilled dowel for ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases
Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases

Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases

Unavailable

H 15.75 in Dm 6 in

Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases

Located in Shakespeare, ON

Each vase is mounted on a marble base. Decorated with cupids. Every handle is a bust of Athena

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French Porcelain

Materials

Marble

16th C. Bust Of Athena
16th C. Bust Of Athena

16th C. Bust Of Athena

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H 19 in W 9 in D 9.5 in

16th C. Bust Of Athena

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant, carved marble bust of the goddess Athena crowned with laurels and mounted on a custom

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Continental Sculpted Terracotta Bust of Pallas Athena
Continental Sculpted Terracotta Bust of Pallas Athena

Continental Sculpted Terracotta Bust of Pallas Athena

Located in Baambrugge, NL

'chiton' with scrollwork to the 'decolletage'. This bust bears similarities to the 'Athena Giustiniani

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Antique Late 19th Century European Busts

Materials

Terracotta

1950s Neo classical Gold Patinated Plaster Bust of Athena
1950s Neo classical Gold Patinated Plaster Bust of Athena

1950s Neo classical Gold Patinated Plaster Bust of Athena

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A gold patinated plaster bust of Athena from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine arts. They

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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Plaster

Monumental Carved Stone Bust of Athena of Velletri on 2-Piece Plinth
Monumental Carved Stone Bust of Athena of Velletri on 2-Piece Plinth

Monumental Carved Stone Bust of Athena of Velletri on 2-Piece Plinth

Located in Dallas, TX

-life bust above. Athena has a solemn look, with her gaze directed slightly down and to her left. She

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Limestone

Athena, Godess of Athens
Athena, Godess of Athens

Athena, Godess of Athens

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Athena, Godess of Athens

Located in Washington, DC

Athena, Godess of Athens. Plaster copy of the original marble one in The Louvre in Paris.

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Plaster

Roman Marble Torso of Athena Sculpture
Roman Marble Torso of Athena Sculpture

Roman Marble Torso of Athena Sculpture

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H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in

Roman Marble Torso of Athena Sculpture

Located in GB

This Roman marble torso of Athena captures the timeless strength and grace of the goddess of wisdom

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21st Century and Contemporary European Busts

Materials

Marble

Grand Tour Antique Bronze Sculpture of Athena, 19th Century
Grand Tour Antique Bronze Sculpture of Athena, 19th Century

Grand Tour Antique Bronze Sculpture of Athena, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

for the Grand Tour market, being a bust view of the late fifth to early fourth Century B.C.E Roman

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Antique Late 19th Century European Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Relief ‘La Pensée’, Signed Henri Chapu
Bronze Relief ‘La Pensée’, Signed Henri Chapu

Bronze Relief ‘La Pensée’, Signed Henri Chapu

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H 28.55 in W 17.92 in D 6.3 in

Bronze Relief ‘La Pensée’, Signed Henri Chapu

By Henri Chapu, Thiebaut Freres

Located in Greding, DE

side. Depiction of a sitting young lady with a bust of Athena in the background.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian 19th Century Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Italian 19th Century Patinated Bronze Sculpture

Italian 19th Century Patinated Bronze Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. The bust is raised on a red marble pedestal with molded edges. The bronze figure Athena has wavy

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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Austrian Monumental Solid Silver-Gilt Figural Centrepiece, circa 1860
Austrian Monumental Solid Silver-Gilt Figural Centrepiece, circa 1860

Austrian Monumental Solid Silver-Gilt Figural Centrepiece, circa 1860

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

the sea (symbolizing the uncertainty of life), the front of the boat is decorated with the bust of

Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Silver

A Pair of French Neoclassical Vases With Children at Play
A Pair of French Neoclassical Vases With Children at Play

A Pair of French Neoclassical Vases With Children at Play

Located in Katonah, NY

/> At the shoulder of each vase is a bust of Athena, goddess of wisdom. Above and below the main scenes

Category

Antique 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Stone Bust of Athena
Antique Stone Bust of Athena

Antique Stone Bust of Athena

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H 11.5 in W 8 in D 9 in

Antique Stone Bust of Athena

Located in Austin, TX

Antique stone bust of Athena. This piece made of reconstituted stone takes the form of Greek

Category

Vintage 1910s French Busts

Materials

Cast Stone

Italian Antique Stone Cast Bust of Athena Lemnia
Italian Antique Stone Cast Bust of Athena Lemnia

Italian Antique Stone Cast Bust of Athena Lemnia

Located in Encinitas, CA

powder and lime stones. The bust of Athena Lemnia features beautiful Greco-Roman attire with a ribbon

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Concrete

19th Century Italian Marble Bust Of Minerva Giustiniani / Athena Giustiniani
19th Century Italian Marble Bust Of Minerva Giustiniani / Athena Giustiniani

19th Century Italian Marble Bust Of Minerva Giustiniani / Athena Giustiniani

Located in Dublin, IE

A fine 19th century Italian carved marble bust of Minerva Giustiniani, with a Corinthian helmet

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Busts

Materials

Marble

Roman Marble Head of Athena
Roman Marble Head of Athena

Roman Marble Head of Athena

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H 8 in W 8 in L 8 in

Roman Marble Head of Athena

Located in London, GB

"On her head [Athena] set her helmet of gold, with four plumes, and coming to a peak both in front

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

ATHENA LEMNIA BY PHIDIAS Italian Terracotta 20th Century
ATHENA LEMNIA BY PHIDIAS Italian Terracotta 20th Century

ATHENA LEMNIA BY PHIDIAS Italian Terracotta 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

ATHENA LEMNIA BY PHIDIAS Italian Terracotta 20th Century h : total: 42cm base: 10cm x 10cm head

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20th Century Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Giustiniani Athena Head in Patinated Terracotta, Early 20th Century
Giustiniani Athena Head in Patinated Terracotta, Early 20th Century

Giustiniani Athena Head in Patinated Terracotta, Early 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Giustiniani athena head in patinated terracotta early 20th century. The Athena-Minerva Giustiniani

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Giustiniani Athena Head in Patinated Terracotta Early 20th Century
Giustiniani Athena Head in Patinated Terracotta Early 20th Century

Giustiniani Athena Head in Patinated Terracotta Early 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Giustiniani athena head in patinated terracotta early 20th century The Athena-Minerva

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of Athena of Velletri
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of Athena of Velletri

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of Athena of Velletri

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most impressive Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust of Athena of Velletri

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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Bust of Godess Athena
Antique Bust of Godess Athena

Antique Bust of Godess Athena

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H 32 in W 20 in D 12 in

Antique Bust of Godess Athena

Located in Hudson, NY

a very nicely made plaster bust of Greek Godess Athena. In Ancient Greece, Athena was the goddess

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Athena, 19th Century
Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Athena, 19th Century

Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Athena, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Carved Carrara marble bust of the Greek goddess Athena. Depicted with her famed helmet and armour

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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Sculpture of Athena
Sculpture of Athena

Sculpture of Athena

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H 22 in W 9.5 in D 12 in

Sculpture of Athena

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-to-late 19th Century canvas and carved wood sculpture - bust of Athena.

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Antique 19th Century Busts

Materials

Wood, Paint

Plaster Head of Athena
Plaster Head of Athena

Plaster Head of Athena

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H 27 in W 15.5 in D 13 in

Plaster Head of Athena

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Museum plaster head of Athena, mounted on a modernist wooden stand.

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Early 20th Century American Busts

Bust of Athena
Bust of Athena

Bust of Athena

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Bust of Athena

Located in Dallas, TX

Terra Cotta Herm style pedestal with bust of Athena

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20th Century French Statues

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Terracotta

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