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 Dante Alihieri on marble base, circa 1900.
Marble, Bronze
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.
Carrara Marble
Fine 19th Century Bronze Bust Entitled “Le Baiser” by Jean- Antoine Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Long Island City, NY
He is best known for famous portrait busts and statues of philosophers, inventors and political figures of the Enlightenment.
Marble, Bronze
Grand Tour Bust of Greek Philosopher Heraclitus
Located in Rochester, NY
Grand tour bust of Heraclitus. Greek philosopher of 6th-5th century B.C.
Composition, Metal
Sold|$19,437
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 a Limestone pedestal.
Limestone, Bronze
Sold|$325
Aristotle & Homer Bookends
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of sculptural bookends with busts of the Greek philosopher Aristotle and Greek writer Homer.
Plaster
Baccarat French Crystal J.a. Houdon Cherub Knife Rests, Dated 1907, a Set of 10
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The rests show a center bar in clear crystal supported by satin finished busts of cherubs at either end. The busts were modeled by Jean Antoine Houdon, a sculptor known for his sculp...
Crystal
Antique Set of 25 Framed Grand Tour Giovanni Liberotti Intaglios 19th C
Located in London, GB
The large oval shaped plaster intaglios comprise portrait busts of philosophers and classical scences. The intaglios are beautifully mounted on a plush black ground in a rectangula...
Plaster, Giltwood
Antique Pair Box Framed Grand Tour Giovanni Liberotti Intaglios, 19th C
Located in London, GB
The oval plaster intaglios feature predominantly portrait busts of Roman emperor's and philosophers. The intaglios are beautifully mounted on a plush black ground in a rectangul...
Plaster, Giltwood
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.
Alabaster, Marble
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, each on circular turned socles, surviving from the early part of the nineteenth cen...
Bronze
Very Rare George III Lead Portrait Bust of the Philosopher Seneca
By John Cheere
Located in London, GB
Attributed to the workshops of John Cheere Circa 1750 England Lucius Annaeus Seneca (often known simply as Seneca; ca. 4 BC – AD 65) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dr...
Lead
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.
Wood
Sold|$1,250
19th Century Italian Terracotta Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful Terracotta bust of Italian philosopher found in Palm Beach estate.
Terracotta
Sold|$2,000
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 busts in black basalt, which has an appearance similar to that of ancient bronze.
Stoneware
Aristotle and Heraclitis - Pair Patinated Bronze Busts
Located in Markham, ON
Aristotle and Heraclitis - Pair Patinated Bronze Busts of Greek philosophers. Mounted on marble bases by Chiurazzi & Fils Foundry - Naples.
Bronze
Sold|$500
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.
Wood
Sold|$500
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.
Wood
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Pasadena, CA
Houdon is famous for his portrait busts and statues of philosophers, inventors and political figures of the Enlightenment.
Bronze, Ormolu
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.
Wood
1900s Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model
By Baccarat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Model Houdon adorned with two busts of cherubs. Busts of the King of Rome: Napoleon III according to Jean Antoine Houdon, sculptor, famous for his portrait busts and statues of ph...
Crystal
1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Twelve Pieces Cherub Model
By Baccarat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Model Houdon adorned with two busts of cherubs. Busts of the King of Rome: Napoleon III according to Jean Antoine Houdon, sculptor, famous for his portrait busts and statues of phil...
Crystal
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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