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Pair of Neo-classic Marble Diogenes & Socrates Busts
Pair of Neo-classic Marble Diogenes & Socrates Busts

Pair of Neo-classic Marble Diogenes & Socrates Busts

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Grecian style (19th Cent) large than life size white marble busts of "DJOCENES" and "SOKRATES" (Diogenes and Socrates)

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Antique 19th Century Classical Greek Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Bronze Bust of Socrates
Bronze Bust of Socrates

Bronze Bust of Socrates

Located in London, GB

FRENCH SCHOOL, LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY. A BRONZE BUST OF SOCRATES, AFTER THE ANTIQUE. On its original Bardiglio marble socle.

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Antique Late 17th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Socrates
19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Socrates

19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Socrates

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Italian Marble bust of the Classical Greek philosopher Socrates.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940
White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940

White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940

Located in Berlin, DE

The "White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940" is a striking sculptural piece that pays homage to the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates.

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Vintage 1940s French Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Antique Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of Socrates ca. 1860-80
19th Century Antique Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of Socrates ca. 1860-80

19th Century Antique Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of Socrates ca. 1860-80

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GRAND TOUR Italy, 19th century "Bust: Portrait of Socrates" Carved from a single solid block of white marble Unsigned Circa 1860-80 18 1/2" H x 10" W x 7 1/2" D Carved from a sin...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble

A Pair Of Grand Tour Variegated Marble Obelisks
A Pair Of Grand Tour Variegated Marble Obelisks

A Pair Of Grand Tour Variegated Marble Obelisks

Located in Bradenton, FL

Each features the profiles in relief of Greek philosophers. One with bust of Diogenes over stepped marble base, the other with bust of Socrates over stepped alabaster base.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Obelisks

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825
Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825

By LeRoy

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The superstructure is surmounted by a bookcase and a bust of Socrates, a laurel wreath, a few books, and some scientific instruments.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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Terracotta Bust of Socrates
Terracotta Bust of Socrates

Terracotta Bust of Socrates

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H 27 in W 19 in D 13 in

Terracotta Bust of Socrates

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Terracotta bust of Socrates.

Category

1990s Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Hand-Carved Bust of Socrates in White Marble
Hand-Carved Bust of Socrates in White Marble

Hand-Carved Bust of Socrates in White Marble

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H 22.84 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Hand-Carved Bust of Socrates in White Marble

Located in Marbella, ES

Magnificent white marble bust depicting Socrates, one of the most influential philosophers of ancient Greece.

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Busts

Materials

Marble

Vintage Carrara Marble Portrait Bust of Socrates, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Carrara Marble Portrait Bust of Socrates, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Carrara Marble Portrait Bust of Socrates, Mid-20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is monumental vintage Italian marble shoulder length carved bust of Socrates, dating from circa 1950 in date.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Pair of Grand Tour Socrates and Septimio Severo Busts
19th Century Pair of Grand Tour Socrates and Septimio Severo Busts

19th Century Pair of Grand Tour Socrates and Septimio Severo Busts

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of Italian busts from the Grand Tour, representing the Greek philosopher Socrates and the Emperor Septimius Severus, sculpted in bronze, with a chiseled bronze base and marble c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Socrates Marble Statue, 20th Century
Socrates Marble Statue, 20th Century

Socrates Marble Statue, 20th Century

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H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 10.24 in

Socrates Marble Statue, 20th Century

Located in GB

A stunning Socrates marble statue, 20th century. Socrates, a marble bust, 17th century, italy.

Category

20th Century European Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Empire Ormolu Clock
French Empire Ormolu Clock

French Empire Ormolu Clock

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H 18.51 in W 12.6 in D 5.12 in

French Empire Ormolu Clock

Located in Kastrup, DK

Furthermore rich decorated with putties, busts of Socrates, etc. France 1810 - 1820. Excellent quality.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Bronze Busts Portraying Classical Philosopher Socrates
20th Century Bronze Busts Portraying Classical Philosopher Socrates

20th Century Bronze Busts Portraying Classical Philosopher Socrates

Located in London, GB

Bust of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates cast in bronze in the early 20th century.

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Vintage 1930s European Grand Tour Busts

Antique Socrates Marble Bust
Antique Socrates Marble Bust

Antique Socrates Marble Bust

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H 25.25 in W 20 in D 10 in

Antique Socrates Marble Bust

Located in Chicago, IL

antique bust. Socrates. hand carved. marble.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Busts

Materials

Marble

Ceramic Bust of Socrates
Ceramic Bust of Socrates

Ceramic Bust of Socrates

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H 16 in W 10 in D 10 in

Ceramic Bust of Socrates

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Hungarian Art Deco, green glazed ceramic bust of "Socrates"

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bust of Socrates
Ceramic Bust of Socrates

Ceramic Bust of Socrates

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H 16 in W 10 in D 10 in

Ceramic Bust of Socrates

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Hungarian Art Deco. green glazed ceramic bust of "Socrates"

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Busts

Materials

Ceramic

A white marble bust of Socrates
A white marble bust of Socrates

A white marble bust of Socrates

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H 22 in W 13 in D 10 in

A white marble bust of Socrates

Located in Hudson, NY

A white marble bust of Socrates. One of the first of the three great Athenian philosophers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Alabaster Bust of Socrates
Alabaster Bust of Socrates

Alabaster Bust of Socrates

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H 12 in Dm 4 in

Alabaster Bust of Socrates

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Italian, white alabaster bust of Socrates.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Ceramic Bust of Socrates
Ceramic Bust of Socrates

Ceramic Bust of Socrates

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H 16 in W 10 in D 10 in

Ceramic Bust of Socrates

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Hungarian Art Deco, green glazed ceramic bust of "Socrates"

Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bust of Socrates
Ceramic Bust of Socrates

Ceramic Bust of Socrates

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H 16 in W 10 in D 10 in

Ceramic Bust of Socrates

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Hungarian Art Deco, green glazed ceramic bust of "Socrates".

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bust of Socrates
Ceramic Bust of Socrates

Ceramic Bust of Socrates

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H 16 in W 10 in D 10 in

Ceramic Bust of Socrates

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Hungarian Art Deco, green glazed ceramic bust of "Socrates"

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Socrates Marble Statue, 20th Century
Socrates Marble Statue, 20th Century

Socrates Marble Statue, 20th Century

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H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 10.24 in

Socrates Marble Statue, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A stunning Socrates marble statue, 20th century. Socrates, a marble bust, 17th century, italy.

Category

20th Century British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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How Much is a Socrates Bust?

Prices for a socrates bust start at $850 and top out at $34,750 with the average selling for $7,200.

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