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1930s Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Seneca the Philosopher
1930s Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Seneca the Philosopher

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

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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Statuary Marble Bust of Greek Philosopher Thales of Miletus
Statuary Marble Bust of Greek Philosopher Thales of Miletus

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

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Vintage 1930s Greek Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Bronze Bust Of Auguste Comte (French Positivist Philosopher)
19th Century French Bronze Bust Of Auguste Comte (French Positivist Philosopher)

19th Century French Bronze Bust Of Auguste Comte (French Positivist Philosopher)

Located in Dublin, IE

An exquisitely cast and finished bronze bust of Auguste Comte (1798–1857), resting on a marble

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Patinated Bronze Bust of "Il Filosofo" The Philosopher, After Vincenzo  Gemito
A Patinated Bronze Bust of "Il Filosofo" The Philosopher, After Vincenzo  Gemito

A Patinated Bronze Bust of "Il Filosofo" The Philosopher, After Vincenzo Gemito

By Vincenzo Gemito

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine Italian 19th Century Bronze Bust Figure of Il Filosofo (The Philosopher), cast from a model

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 19th C. French Patinated Bronze Marble Mounted Busts of Philosophers
Set of 4 19th C. French Patinated Bronze Marble Mounted Busts of Philosophers

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

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Fine Grand Tour Bronze Bust of a Greek Philosopher, After Mathurin Moreau
A Fine Grand Tour Bronze Bust of a Greek Philosopher, After Mathurin Moreau

A Fine Grand Tour Bronze Bust of a Greek Philosopher, After Mathurin Moreau

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

This finely modelled Hellenistic style bronze portrait bust appears to be that of the Greek

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

18th-Century Carved Wooden Head of a Philosopher / Religious Figure
18th-Century Carved Wooden Head of a Philosopher / Religious Figure

18th-Century Carved Wooden Head of a Philosopher / Religious Figure

Located in Lincoln, GB

18th-Century Carved Wooden Head of a Philosopher / Religious Figure This finely carved wooden head

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Antique 18th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Bronze Busts, Italy 18th Century
Bronze Busts, Italy 18th Century

Bronze Busts, Italy 18th Century

$4,372 / set

H 9.26 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Bronze Busts, Italy 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of small gold-patinated bronze busts of two ancient philosophers on Siena marble pedestals

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Antique 18th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Stone and Marble Busts
Pair of 19th Century Stone and Marble Busts

Pair of 19th Century Stone and Marble Busts

$12,752 / set

H 25 in W 21 in D 14 in

Pair of 19th Century Stone and Marble Busts

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Pair of 19th Century stone and marble busts depicting Roman philosophers.

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Antique 19th Century European Busts

Materials

Stone, Marble

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

19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Socrates

$18,826

H 34 in W 27 in D 12 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

Pair of Bronze Busts of Rousseau and Voltaire
Pair of Bronze Busts of Rousseau and Voltaire

Pair of Bronze Busts of Rousseau and Voltaire

$3,448

H 6.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

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 Grand Tour Marble Bust of Heraclitus with Greek Inscription
19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Heraclitus with Greek Inscription

19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Heraclitus with Greek Inscription

Located in Madrid, ES

19th century Italian Grand Tour marble bust representing the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. Finely

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Busts "Pythagoras & Epicurus" attributed to Giacomo & Giancarlo Zoffol
Pair of Busts "Pythagoras & Epicurus" attributed to Giacomo & Giancarlo Zoffol

Pair of Busts "Pythagoras & Epicurus" attributed to Giacomo & Giancarlo Zoffol

Located in Shippensburg, PA

of Italian bronze busts of philosophers Pythagoras and Epicurus attributed to the workshop of the

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Antique 18th Century European Busts

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th C. Italian Bronze Busts of Heraclitus & Archytas on Marble Pedestals
Late 19th C. Italian Bronze Busts of Heraclitus & Archytas on Marble Pedestals

Late 19th C. Italian Bronze Busts of Heraclitus & Archytas on Marble Pedestals

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking and scholarly pair of monumental late 19th century Italian patinated bronze busts

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy Signed Houdon
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy Signed Houdon

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

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bust Signed Houdon and Frères
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bust Signed Houdon and Frères

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

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean-Antoine Houdo
French 19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean-Antoine Houdo

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

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Panel of Man
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Panel of Man

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Panel of Man

$395

H 23 in W 12 in D 3 in

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Panel of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

inspired by classical mythology or Renaissance-era philosopher busts. Expertly hand-crafted from solid wood

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Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Vintage Anatomical Plaster Arm After Jean-Antoine Houdon
20th Century French Vintage Anatomical Plaster Arm After Jean-Antoine Houdon

20th Century French Vintage Anatomical Plaster Arm After Jean-Antoine Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

well-known for his designs of portrait busts and statues, sculptures of philosophers, inventors and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

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

A Pair Of Grand Tour Variegated Marble Obelisks

$5,900 / set

H 24 in W 8 in D 8 in

A Pair Of Grand Tour Variegated Marble Obelisks

Located in Bradenton, FL

hooks. Each features the profiles in relief of Greek philosophers. One with bust of Diogenes over

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Obelisks

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

20th Century French Plaster Anatomical Man in the Style of Jean-Antoine Houdon
20th Century French Plaster Anatomical Man in the Style of Jean-Antoine Houdon

20th Century French Plaster Anatomical Man in the Style of Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

designs of portrait busts and statues, sculptures of philosophers, inventors and political figures.

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Mid-20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

ANTIQUE JEAN- ANTOINE HOUDON SiGNED LARGE VENUS DE MILO MARBLE STATUE ON PLINTH
ANTIQUE JEAN- ANTOINE HOUDON SiGNED LARGE VENUS DE MILO MARBLE STATUE ON PLINTH

ANTIQUE JEAN- ANTOINE HOUDON SiGNED LARGE VENUS DE MILO MARBLE STATUE ON PLINTH

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

neoclassical sculptor. Houdon is famous for his portrait busts and statues of philosophers, inventors and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Statues

Materials

Stone, Marble

Italian 18th Century Collection of Wax Reliefs
Italian 18th Century Collection of Wax Reliefs

Italian 18th Century Collection of Wax Reliefs

$16,300

H 44 in W 29.75 in D 1.25 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.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Viennese Empire Portal Clock With Caryatids And Gilded Fittings, Around 1810
Viennese Empire Portal Clock With Caryatids And Gilded Fittings, Around 1810

Viennese Empire Portal Clock With Caryatids And Gilded Fittings, Around 1810

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

decorative fittings, with a small baluster on either side, crowned with an alabaster bust of an ancient

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Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

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Seneca, Philosopher Playwright Roman Politician Buste Bronze Italian
Seneca, Philosopher Playwright Roman Politician Buste Bronze Italian

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

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Antique 1850s Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Fine Set of Four over Lifesize Busts
Fine Set of Four over Lifesize Busts

Fine Set of Four over Lifesize Busts

Unavailable

H 22 in W 15 in D 10 in

Fine Set of Four over Lifesize Busts

Located in London, GB

A fine set of four over lifesize busts of philosophers and emperors.

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20th Century Busts

Pair of Gilded Bronze Profile Bust Portraits
Pair of Gilded Bronze Profile Bust Portraits

Pair of Gilded Bronze Profile Bust Portraits

Unavailable

H 9.45 in W 9.06 in D 2.76 in

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

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

Materials

Ormolu

English Early 18th Century Portrait of Aristotle
English Early 18th Century Portrait of Aristotle

English Early 18th Century Portrait of Aristotle

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H 28.55 in W 27.76 in

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
19th Century French Marble Mantel Clock

19th Century French Marble Mantel Clock

Unavailable

H 20.5 in W 9.2 in D 5.1 in

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

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Six Pieces Cherub Model
1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Six Pieces Cherub Model

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Crystal

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model
1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Antique Bust of French Philosopher Montesquieu, France, c1880
Antique Bust of French Philosopher Montesquieu, France, c1880

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

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Antique Late 19th Century European Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Bronze Classical Bust of a Roman Philosopher with Verdigris Patina
Vintage Bronze Classical Bust of a Roman Philosopher with Verdigris Patina

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

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Mid-20th Century Asian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare George III Lead Portrait Bust of the Philosopher Seneca
Very Rare George III Lead Portrait Bust of the Philosopher Seneca

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

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Busts

Materials

Lead

Bronze Bust Of Cicero
Bronze Bust Of Cicero

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

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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Of American Interest; 18th Century Marble Bust of Diana by Houdon
Of American Interest; 18th Century Marble Bust of Diana by Houdon

Of American Interest; 18th Century Marble Bust of Diana by Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

, Houdon was a French neoclassical sculptor, famous for his portrait busts and statues of philosophers

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Antique 1780s French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble

Antique Italian Carved Marble Bust after Houdon of Marie Antoinette, circa 1850
Antique Italian Carved Marble Bust after Houdon of Marie Antoinette, circa 1850

Antique Italian Carved Marble Bust after Houdon of Marie Antoinette, circa 1850

Located in Big Flats, NY

carved marble bust depicting Marie Antoinette, flowers in her hair and ermine trimmed robes, raised on

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

Marble Bust of Philosopher, c.19th Century, France
Marble Bust of Philosopher, c.19th Century, France

Marble Bust of Philosopher, c.19th Century, France

Located in Napa, CA

19th Century, French carved marble bust of a philosopher. Head rests on base in two parts. Vintage

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Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Marble

Bronze Bust of a philosopher after Vincenzo Gemito
Bronze Bust of a philosopher after Vincenzo Gemito

Bronze Bust of a philosopher after Vincenzo Gemito

Located in Tarzana, CA

Italian patinted bronze bust "Il Filosofo" (The Philosopher) after a model by Vincenzo Gemito

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Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rembrandt Aristotle Bust of Homer Renaissance Philosopher Print on Canvas 36"
Rembrandt Aristotle Bust of Homer Renaissance Philosopher Print on Canvas 36"

Rembrandt Aristotle Bust of Homer Renaissance Philosopher Print on Canvas 36"

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Aristotle with a bust of Homer Renaissance / philospher varnished print on canvas. Framed

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Late 20th Century Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Hardwood

A beautiful bronze bust of Plato
A beautiful bronze bust of Plato

A beautiful bronze bust of Plato

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H 23.63 in W 15.75 in

A beautiful bronze bust of Plato

By Chiurazzi fondata

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

A beautifully patinated bronze bust of Greek philosopher Plato, standing on a pedestal. Modeled

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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Terracotta Bust of Marie Antoinette Att to Jean-Antoine Houdon
A Terracotta Bust of Marie Antoinette Att to Jean-Antoine Houdon

A Terracotta Bust of Marie Antoinette Att to Jean-Antoine Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Sheffield, MA

neoclassical sculptor. Houdon is famous for his portrait busts and statues of philosophers, inventors and

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture "Le Baiser" After JB Houdon
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture "Le Baiser" After JB Houdon

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture "Le Baiser" After JB Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Dallas, TX

was famous for his portrait busts and statues of philosophers, inventors and political figures of the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Walnut Framed Grand Tour Aristotle Intaglio 19th C
Antique Walnut Framed Grand Tour Aristotle Intaglio 19th C

Antique Walnut Framed Grand Tour Aristotle Intaglio 19th C

Located in London, GB

early 19th Century. The circular plaster intaglio comprises a portrait bust of the ancient philosopher

Category

Antique 1810s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster, Walnut

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

19th Century Italian Bronze Bust of a Greek Philosopher
19th Century Italian Bronze Bust of a Greek Philosopher

19th Century Italian Bronze Bust of a Greek Philosopher

Located in Naples, IT

19th century Italian bronze bust of a Greek Philosopher.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Decorative Greek or Roman Busts, 1990s
Pair of Decorative Greek or Roman Busts, 1990s

Pair of Decorative Greek or Roman Busts, 1990s

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H 22.5 in W 9.5 in D 10.5 in

Pair of Decorative Greek or Roman Busts, 1990s

Located in Hamburg, PA

A handsome pair of what may appear to be Plato and Aristotle Busts, 1990s. The Greek philosophers

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1990s Greek Revival Busts

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Historicism Bronze Bust on Marble Base Dante Alighieri

20th Century Historicism Bronze Bust on Marble Base Dante Alighieri

Located in Berlin, DE

Known bronze bust Dante Alighieri, circa 1900 marble base. Bronze bust of the famous philosopher

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Early 20th Century German Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine 19th Century Bronze Bust Entitled “Le Baiser” by Jean- Antoine Houdon
Fine 19th Century Bronze Bust Entitled “Le Baiser” by Jean- Antoine Houdon

Fine 19th Century Bronze Bust Entitled “Le Baiser” by Jean- Antoine Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Long Island City, NY

best known for famous portrait busts and statues of philosophers, inventors and political figures of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Grand Tour Bust of Greek Philosopher Heraclitus
Grand Tour Bust of Greek Philosopher Heraclitus

Grand Tour Bust of Greek Philosopher Heraclitus

Located in Rochester, NY

Grand tour bust of Heraclitus. Greek philosopher of 6th-5th century B.C. After the portrait bust

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Antique 19th Century European Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Metal

Antique Bronze Bust of Dante
Antique Bronze Bust of Dante

Antique Bronze Bust of Dante

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H 60.63 in W 17.52 in D 13.98 in

Antique Bronze Bust of Dante

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Antique Bronze Bust of Dante. A powerful bust of the Italian philosopher and poet, Dante, raised on

Category

Early 20th Century Statues

Materials

Limestone, Bronze

Aristotle & Homer Bookends
Aristotle & Homer Bookends

Aristotle & Homer Bookends

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H 7 in W 4 in D 3 in

Aristotle & Homer Bookends

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of sculptural bookends with busts of the Greek philosopher Aristotle and Greek writer Homer

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Late 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Baccarat French Crystal J.a. Houdon Cherub Knife Rests, Dated 1907, a Set of 10
Baccarat French Crystal J.a. Houdon Cherub Knife Rests, Dated 1907, a Set of 10

Baccarat French Crystal J.a. Houdon Cherub Knife Rests, Dated 1907, a Set of 10

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

sculpted busts of philosophers and statesmen, Louis XVI, Voltaire, Molière, Napoleon 1st and III

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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Antique Set of 25 Framed Grand Tour Giovanni Liberotti Intaglios 19th C
Antique Set of 25 Framed Grand Tour Giovanni Liberotti Intaglios 19th C

Antique Set of 25 Framed Grand Tour Giovanni Liberotti Intaglios 19th C

Located in London, GB

dating from the early 19th Century. The large oval shaped plaster intaglios comprise portrait busts of

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Antique 1810s Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster, Giltwood

Antique Pair Box Framed Grand Tour Giovanni Liberotti Intaglios, 19th C
Antique Pair Box Framed Grand Tour Giovanni Liberotti Intaglios, 19th C

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

Classicism Bust of a Greek or Roman Philosopher, Mid-20th Century
Classicism Bust of a Greek or Roman Philosopher, Mid-20th Century

Classicism Bust of a Greek or Roman Philosopher, Mid-20th Century

Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein

Elaborately crafted classicism bust of a Roman or Greek philosopher in marble and alabaster. The

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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Two Early 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Portrait Busts of Philosophers
Two Early 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Portrait Busts of Philosophers

Two Early 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Portrait Busts of Philosophers

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The small well-cast dark patinated bronze portrait busts of Greek philosophers, after the antique

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Theatrical Philosopher Cut-Out
Vintage Theatrical Philosopher Cut-Out

Vintage Theatrical Philosopher Cut-Out

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H 25.5 in W 13.5 in D 13 in

Vintage Theatrical Philosopher Cut-Out

Located in New York, NY

This rare set of three Greco-Roman-style busts includes a goddess, a philosopher and a statesman

Category

20th Century Greco Roman More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Terracotta Bust
19th Century Italian Terracotta Bust

19th Century Italian Terracotta Bust

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H 22 in W 16 in D 8 in

19th Century Italian Terracotta Bust

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful Terracotta bust of Italian philosopher found in Palm Beach estate.

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Basalt Bust of Plato, Wedgwood, circa 1800
Basalt Bust of Plato, Wedgwood, circa 1800

Basalt Bust of Plato, Wedgwood, circa 1800

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H 11.75 in W 8 in D 4 in

Basalt Bust of Plato, Wedgwood, circa 1800

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A fine, early bust of the eminent Greek philosopher. Wedgwood produced a large number of library

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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Aristotle and Heraclitis - Pair Patinated Bronze Busts
Aristotle and Heraclitis - Pair Patinated Bronze Busts

Aristotle and Heraclitis - Pair Patinated Bronze Busts

Located in Markham, ON

Aristotle and Heraclitis - Pair Patinated Bronze Busts of Greek philosophers. Mounted on marble

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20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Theatrical Goddess Cut-Out
Vintage Theatrical Goddess Cut-Out

Vintage Theatrical Goddess Cut-Out

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H 29.5 in W 14.5 in D 13 in

Vintage Theatrical Goddess Cut-Out

Located in New York, NY

This rare set of three Greco-Roman-style busts includes a goddess, a philosopher and a statesman

Category

20th Century Greco Roman More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Theatrical Statesman Cut-Out
Vintage Theatrical Statesman Cut-Out

Vintage Theatrical Statesman Cut-Out

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H 32.5 in W 20 in D 13 in

Vintage Theatrical Statesman Cut-Out

Located in New York, NY

This rare set of three Greco-Roman-style busts includes a goddess, a philosopher and a statesman

Category

20th Century Greco Roman Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Pasadena, CA

sculptor. Houdon is famous for his portrait busts and statues of philosophers, inventors and political

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Figurehead Carved Wood Bust of a Classical Philosopher
19th Century Figurehead Carved Wood Bust of a Classical Philosopher

19th Century Figurehead Carved Wood Bust of a Classical Philosopher

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 19th century figurehead carved wood bust of a Classical philosopher on a metal base. Please

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1900s Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model
1900s Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model

1900s Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model

By Baccarat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

according to Jean Antoine Houdon, sculptor, famous for his portrait busts and statues of philosophers such

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Crystal

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Twelve Pieces Cherub Model
1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Twelve Pieces Cherub Model

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Twelve Pieces Cherub Model

By Baccarat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

rests, translucent satin. Model Houdon adorned with two busts of cherubs. Busts of the King of Rome

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Find many varieties of an authentic bust philosopher available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every bust philosopher was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a bust philosopher — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bust philosopher made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular.

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