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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

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

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

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Pair of Bronze Busts of Rousseau and Voltaire

$3,407

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

19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Socrates

$18,673

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

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

Bronze Busts, Italy 18th Century

$4,336 / 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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

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

The Long Room V, Trinity College Library, Dublin Ireland
The Long Room V, Trinity College Library, Dublin Ireland

The Long Room V, Trinity College Library, Dublin Ireland

By Reinhard Görner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

cultural artifacts. The room is flanked by white marble busts of philosophers, writers, and great minds who

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2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print, Lambda

Vintage Boho Bust of Man Original Prints - Set of 6
Vintage Boho Bust of Man Original Prints - Set of 6

Vintage Boho Bust of Man Original Prints - Set of 6

$1,650 / set

H 12 in W 13.5 in D 1 in

Vintage Boho Bust of Man Original Prints - Set of 6

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

classical antiquity. Each work illustrates a pair of distinguished busts, capturing the scholarly profiles

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Late 20th Century American Grand Tour Prints

Materials

Other

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

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

The Long Room I, Trinity College Library, Dublin, Ireland
The Long Room I, Trinity College Library, Dublin, Ireland

The Long Room I, Trinity College Library, Dublin, Ireland

By Reinhard Görner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

cultural artifacts. The room is flanked by white marble busts of philosophers, writers, and great minds who

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print, Lambda

The Long Room III, Trinity College Library, Dublin Ireland
The Long Room III, Trinity College Library, Dublin Ireland

The Long Room III, Trinity College Library, Dublin Ireland

By Reinhard Görner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

cultural artifacts. The room is flanked by white marble busts of philosophers, writers, and great minds who

Category

2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print, Lambda

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

The Long Room IV, Trinity College Library, Dublin Ireland
The Long Room IV, Trinity College Library, Dublin Ireland

The Long Room IV, Trinity College Library, Dublin Ireland

By Reinhard Görner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

cultural artifacts. The room is flanked by white marble busts of philosophers, writers, and great minds who

Category

2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print, Lambda

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

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

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Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Statues

Materials

Stone, Marble

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

Wiese Carnelian Intaglio Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925
Wiese Carnelian Intaglio Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925

Wiese Carnelian Intaglio Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

intaglios depict a child's head; the bust of a philosopher; Hygeia, the Greek goddess of hygiene, with a

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Vintage 1920s French Greek Revival Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

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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

Wedgwood Black Basalt Pottery Bust Sculpture, Voltaire
Wedgwood Black Basalt Pottery Bust Sculpture, Voltaire

Wedgwood Black Basalt Pottery Bust Sculpture, Voltaire

By Wedgwood

Located in Pasadena, CA

Wedgwood black basalt pottery bust sculpture of French historian and philosopher, Voltaire

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Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

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

English Early 18th Century Portrait of Aristotle

Unavailable

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

The Old Man
The Old Man

The Old Man, Circa 1900

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 18.12 in D 1.58 in

The Old Man

Located in La Ferrière sur Risle, FR

can be called a sage. It is reminiscent of the busts of the philosopher of ancient Greece. Note a

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1890s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

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

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

Bust of Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Augustus, Bronze and Metal
Bust of Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Augustus, Bronze and Metal

Bust of Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Augustus, Bronze and Metal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A commanding bust of a Roman philosopher or statesman, crafted with a dark patinated finish that

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Antique 1780s French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble

Italian Antique Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Roman Statesman, 19th Century
Italian Antique Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Roman Statesman, 19th Century

Italian Antique Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Roman Statesman, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

and regal. A sand cast bust of a Roman gentleman or philosopher, the work was probably executed during

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Category

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

Category

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

Late 19th/Early 20th Century Small Bronze Bust of Voltaire
Late 19th/Early 20th Century Small Bronze Bust of Voltaire

Late 19th/Early 20th Century Small Bronze Bust of Voltaire

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bronze bust of the 18th century French philosopher Voltaire by artist Hans Muller (1873 - 1937

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20th Century Austrian Sculptures

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

Antique framed Collection Grand Tour Classical Intaglios Early 19th C
Antique framed Collection Grand Tour Classical Intaglios Early 19th C

Antique framed Collection Grand Tour Classical Intaglios Early 19th C

Located in London, GB

subjects from Classical Antiquity with period profile busts of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers. They

Category

Antique 1810s Decorative Art

Materials

Giltwood

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

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

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

Large life-size Plato Bust Sculpture, 20th century
Large life-size Plato Bust Sculpture, 20th century

Large life-size Plato Bust Sculpture, 20th century

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H 23.63 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in

Large life-size Plato Bust Sculpture, 20th century

Located in Southall, GB

This magnificent life-size bust of Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher, captures the intellectual

Category

20th Century English Busts

Materials

Marble

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

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

Category

Antique 1810s Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster, Giltwood

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

Portrait of The President George Washington Plaster
Portrait of The President George Washington Plaster

Portrait of The President George Washington Plaster

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Roma, IT

-Antoine Houdon the French neoclassical sculptor, famous for his portrait busts and statues of

Category

19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Carved Alabaster Sculpture of the Italian Poet Dante Alighieri
Carved Alabaster Sculpture of the Italian Poet Dante Alighieri

Carved Alabaster Sculpture of the Italian Poet Dante Alighieri

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a heavy alabaster bust of the great Italian poet, philosopher and writer Dante Allighieri

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

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

Category

Late 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Plaster

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

Category

Antique 1810s Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster, Giltwood

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

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.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

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

Category

20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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Busts Of Philosophers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of busts of philosophers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct busts of philosophers — often made from metal, stone and bronze — can elevate any home. There are 56 antique and vintage busts of philosophers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of busts of philosophers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Busts of philosophers bearing neoclassical or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made busts of philosophers over the years, but those made by Jean-Antoine Houdon, LAGU and Wedgwood are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Busts Of Philosophers?

Prices for busts of philosophers start at $100 and top out at $154,794 with the average selling for $2,172.