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Marble Philosopher

Philosopher
Philosopher

Victor ProdanchukPhilosopher, 2006

$4,200

H 11.03 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in

Philosopher

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A series of works .. ANCIENT .. ..FOREST .. ..AQUA .. all these series have a magical connection with each other. They have the ancient spirit of past civilizations and sections of d...

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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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Gargoyle, philosopher's head spouting water, marble, early 20th century, Italy
Gargoyle, philosopher's head spouting water, marble, early 20th century, Italy

Gargoyle, philosopher's head spouting water, marble, early 20th century, Italy

Located in Wien, AT

particularly artfully crafted—shows a philosopher. The natural marbling of the stone also creates an exciting

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Napoleon III Mantel  clock  in Black marble and bronce philosopher sculture
Napoleon III Mantel  clock  in Black marble and bronce philosopher sculture

Napoleon III Mantel clock in Black marble and bronce philosopher sculture

$2,790Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.23 in W 29.53 in D 11.82 in

Napoleon III Mantel clock in Black marble and bronce philosopher sculture

By Paris Studio

Located in Valladolid, ES

Napoleon III Mantel clock in Black marble clock surmounted by a patinated bronze representing a

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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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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Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860
Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860

Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860

By Maison Deniere

Located in Lisse, NL

/philosopher on top of the marble clock is simply astonishing. His natural poisture, his hair, face and hands

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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

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Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Philosopher “Zeno of Elea” by Eugene Laurent
Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Philosopher “Zeno of Elea” by Eugene Laurent

Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Philosopher “Zeno of Elea” by Eugene Laurent

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Portero marble base Signed to side "Laurent sculp" 6 1/2” W x 5 7/8” D x 12 1/2” H ref. 510BLE23A

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Antique 19th century Carved Marble Circular Plaque

Antique 19th century Carved Marble Circular Plaque

$5,311

H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 2.76 in

Antique 19th century Carved Marble Circular Plaque

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique 19th century carved marble circular plaque depicting a philosopher. This Italian

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

Pair of 19th Century Stone and Marble Busts

$12,626 / 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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Materials

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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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Materials

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Pair of Italian 18th Century Marble Busts of Democritus and Heraclitus
Pair of Italian 18th Century Marble Busts of Democritus and Heraclitus

Pair of Italian 18th Century Marble Busts of Democritus and Heraclitus

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome pair of Italian 18th century marble busts of Democritus and Heraclitus. The busts are in

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

Bronze Busts, Italy 18th Century

$4,315 / 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

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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

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2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print, Lambda

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

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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

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2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

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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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Marble Philosopher For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the marble philosopher you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each marble philosopher for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using marble, stone and metal. There are 81 variations of the antique or vintage marble philosopher you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer marble philosopher, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A marble philosopher made by neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Jean-Antoine Houdon, LAGU and Claudius Marioton each produced at least one beautiful marble philosopher that is worth considering.

How Much is a Marble Philosopher?

Prices for a marble philosopher can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $70 and can go as high as $184,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,790.