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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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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Fountains

Materials

Marble

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

$2,784Sale 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

Materials

Marble, 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

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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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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 French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique 19th century Carved Marble Circular Plaque
Antique 19th century Carved Marble Circular Plaque

Antique 19th century Carved Marble Circular Plaque

$5,318

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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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

Materials

Marble

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

Pair of 19th Century Stone and Marble Busts

$12,559 / 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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

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

Bronze Busts, Italy 18th Century

$4,305 / 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

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

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

Category

2010s 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

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print, Lambda

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Located in Bantam, CT

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Patinated Bronze Grand Tour Statue of a Seated Roman Senator or Philosopher

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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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