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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$7,500 / set
H 8.5 in Dm 3 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Terracotta
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Greek Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Marble
Early 20th C. Italian Multicolor Marble Bust of Ancient Philosopher Aristotle.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking early 20th century multicolor marble bust of Aristotle, masterfully carved with lifelike
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Marble
$9,400
H 32.5 in W 29 in D 12.5 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,515
H 13 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Greco Roman Busts
Materials
Bronze
$12,450
H 20 in W 9.5 in D 8.75 in
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
$4,000
H 13.5 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
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
Category
Antique 18th Century European Busts
Materials
Bronze
$59,000 / set
H 18.88 in W 9.38 in D 9 in
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Busts
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 1820s English Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Bronze Busts, Italy 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of small gold-patinated bronze busts of two ancient philosophers on Siena marble pedestals
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
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.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Fruitwood
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
$4,200
H 18 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
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
Category
2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Grand Tour Prints
Materials
Other
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
$6,450
H 22.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Landscape Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
$11,300
H 90 in W 63.6 in
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
$6,300
H 50 in W 62.5 in
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
$11,300
H 70 in W 87.5 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$9,400
H 23 in W 13.5 in D 6.75 in
19th Century Grand Tour Figure of Sophocles after the Antique, F. Barbidienne
Located in Beachwood, OH
decorative focal points: Sculptures and Busts: Marble or plaster busts of Roman emperors, philosophers, and
Category
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$4,800
H 25 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Plaster
$3,400
H 32 in W 10 in D 18 in
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
$1,250
H 15.5 in W 12 in D 7 in
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
$34,234
H 74.02 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
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
Category
Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Sterling Silver
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$5,481
H 20.48 in W 12.21 in D 5.52 in
Stunning Gilt Bronze Vases with Flowers, Possibly Italian from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
with the busts of two Greek philosophers. Each flower and leaf, with striking realism, is meticulously
Category
Antique 1860s Vases
Materials
Bronze
$4,087
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
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
Category
Vintage 1920s French Greek Revival Cufflinks
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Testa Quasi Colossale di Marco Aurelio - Etching by P. Fontana
By Francesco Cecchini
Located in Roma, IT
old master’s original prints shows a precious piece of the Borghese's collection, the marble bust of
Category
1820s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$953
H 23.23 in W 17.33 in D 0.04 in
Reinhard Görner, 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
Recent Sales
Fine Set of Four over Lifesize Busts
Located in London, GB
A fine set of four over lifesize busts of philosophers and emperors.
Category
20th Century Busts
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu
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
Category
Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
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
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Sculptures
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
Category
1890s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
18th C Dutch Old Master Drawing Gouache by Hendrik van Velthoven Marriage Scene
Located in Gouda, NL
last fig),[5] and a bust of the philosopher Democritus in red chalk in the Centraal Museum in Utrecht
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Crystal
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Crystal
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Statues
Materials
Marble
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Busts
Materials
Plaster
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Busts
Materials
Lead
Vintage Thai Bronze Classical Bust of a Roman Philosopher with Verdigris Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai bronze bust of a Roman philosopher from the mid-20th century, with green oxidized
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Bronze
H 16 in W 12 in L 16 in
Vintage Bronze Classical Bust of a Greco Roman Philosopher Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze bust of a Greco-Roman philosopher from the mid-20th century, with great patina and
Category
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Busts
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Bronze
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
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and regal. A sand cast bust of a Roman gentleman or philosopher, the work was probably executed during
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Marble
H 36 in W 19 in D 12 in
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"
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
H 36 in W 2.25 in D 35 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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
20th Century Austrian Sculptures
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
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
H 7.75 in W 4 in D 3 in
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
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
H 18.12 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Italian Bronze Bust of a Greek Philosopher
Located in Naples, IT
19th century Italian bronze bust of a Greek Philosopher.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Vintage 1930s European Grand Tour Busts
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
Category
1990s Greek Revival Busts
Materials
Bronze
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
Located in Berlin, DE
Known bronze bust Dante Alighieri, circa 1900 marble base.
Bronze bust of the famous philosopher
Category
Early 20th Century German Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts
Materials
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. After the portrait bust
Category
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
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sculpted busts of philosophers and statesmen, Louis XVI, Voltaire, Molière, Napoleon 1st and III
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Tableware
Materials
Crystal
H 1.75 in W 1.25 in D 4 in
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
H 24.81 in W 18.51 in D 1.97 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
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
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
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
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
H 10.04 in W 12.8 in D 1.58 in
Epicurus - Original Etching by Pietro Bettelini After Agostino Tofanelli
By Pietro Bettelini
Located in Roma, IT
piece of the Borghese's collection, the marble bust of the antique Greek philosopher famous for his
Category
1820s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 23.23 in W 17.33 in D 0.04 in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 pc Cherub Model
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 Renaissance More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Crystal
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Phenomenal vintage modern rosewood & brass plate wardrobe or chifforobe by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Comprised of gorgeous rosewood veneer and brass plated steel bands. Beauti...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel, Brass
$4,245
H 66.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Walnut Wardrobe, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Designed by Luciano Frigerio, wardrobe with eleven doors in brass and walnut wood, Macassar ebony is a precious essence that is widely used in cabinet making, fine carpentry, turning...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
$17,158 Sale Price
20% Off
H 109.45 in W 113.39 in D 24.81 in
19th Century Italian Classical Marble Bust of Venus Chiurazzi
Located in New York, NY
Psyche of Capua. White marble bust of Venus, after antique.
Italy, late 19th century.
Inscribed, 'Chiurazzi.'
Measures: 21 in. (53.3 cm) height.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian Grand Tour Bronze of The Apollo Belvedere
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Italian Grand Tour bronze sculpture of ‘The Apollo Belvedere’ circa 1890, after the antique. Sourced from an ex. private UK collection.
Dating from the late 19th century,...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Italian Concrete Garden Cherub Statue
Located in Wichita, KS
Early 20th century concrete Italian garden statue of cherub /putti figure, c. 1920. This charming, angelic statue is suitable for outdoor use.
We offer expedited, fully-insured, cu...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues
Materials
Concrete
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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.
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- What is a Parian bust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Parian bust is a type of three-dimensional artwork made out of a certain material. Parian is a type of white porcelain, while a bust is a sculpture that depicts a human figure from the chest up. You'll find a range of bust sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an Apollo bust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The Apollo bust depicts the Greek god Apollo and is based on the Apollo Belvedere in the Vatican Museums. The presence of bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional. On 1stDibs you will find a wide variety of antique bust sculptures to choose from.
- What is a head bust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A head bust is a sculpted part of the human figure showing only the person’s head and neck. Sometimes sculptors may also include a portion of the chest and shoulders. It is considered by some to be the most intimate form of sculpture. On 1stDibs, you can find antique and vintage head busts.
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