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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.

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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

The mature depiction, with wrinkled forehead and a long beard—which is particularly artfully crafted—shows a philosopher. The natural marbling of the stone also creates an exciting s...

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Fountains

Materials

Marble

Early 20th C. Italian Multicolor Marble Bust of Ancient Philosopher Aristotle.
Early 20th C. Italian Multicolor Marble Bust of Ancient Philosopher Aristotle.

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 detail and rich classical styling.

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Early 20th Century Italian Busts

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

$2,736Sale 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 Greek writer or philosopher holding the a manuscript on his knees One of a kind an...

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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 stunning patina adorning each bust accentuates the intricate facial expressions, breath...

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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

The bearded thinker/philosopher on top of the marble clock is simply astonishing.

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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 plinth. The model is finished in a dark brown patina that is finely preserved.

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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

EUGENE LAURENT French, 1832-1898 "Zeno of Elea" Patinated bronze raised on contemporary Nero Portero marble base Signed to side "Laurent sculp" 6 1/2” W x 5 7/8” D x 12 1/2” H re...

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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

$5,273

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 sculpture is expertly carved in white statuary marble showcasing a Grand Tour style.

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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

$12,339 / 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 white Carrara marble and raised by rectangular mottled tapered Breccia Gialla marb...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

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

Bronze Busts, Italy 18th Century

$4,231 / 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 (added, 2nd half of 19th century).

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Antique 18th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

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

The room is flanked by white marble busts of philosophers, writers, and great minds who have shaped the intellectual landscape of the Western world, adding a sense of gravitas and co...

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2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda, C Print

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

The room is flanked by white marble busts of philosophers, writers, and great minds who have shaped the intellectual landscape of the Western world, adding a sense of gravitas and co...

Category

2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda, C Print

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

The room is flanked by white marble busts of philosophers, writers, and great minds who have shaped the intellectual landscape of the Western world, adding a sense of gravitas and co...

Category

2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda, C Print

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

The room is flanked by white marble busts of philosophers, writers, and great minds who have shaped the intellectual landscape of the Western world, adding a sense of gravitas and co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda, C Print

Testa Quasi Colossale di Marco Aurelio - Etching by P. Fontana

Testa Quasi Colossale di Marco Aurelio - Etching by P. Fontana

By Francesco Cecchini

Located in Roma, IT

This old master’s original prints shows a precious piece of the Borghese's collection, the marble bust of the Roman philosopher and writer and one of the "good Roman Emperor" (accord...

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1820s Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

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

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

By Reinhard Görner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The central aisle runs the impressive length of the room, flanked by white marble busts of philosophers, writers, and great minds who have shaped the intellectual landscape of the We...

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2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda, C Print

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Seated Philosopher, and Gilt bronze scenes on Marble Pedestal

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By Edouard Drouot

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

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Pair of Grand Tour Marble Terms or Pedestals

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H 63 in W 12 in D 10 in

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Located in Bantam, CT

A finely carved Italian neoclassic Carrara marble terms of the philosophers Homer and Socrates after the antique, Grand Tour, circa 1820.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues

Materials

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Marble Bust of Philosopher, c.19th Century, France

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Located in Napa, CA

19th Century, French carved marble bust of a philosopher. Head rests on base in two parts.

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Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

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Pair of Bronze French Philosophers

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Located in Petaluma, CA

This well executed pair of French philosophers can make an important statement in the library or any other room.

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Materials

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Patinated Bronze Grand Tour Statue of a Seated Roman Senator or Philosopher
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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19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Heraclitus with Greek Inscription
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Located in Madrid, ES

19th century Italian Grand Tour marble bust representing the Greek philosopher Heraclitus.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

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Classicism Bust of a Greek or Roman Philosopher, Mid-20th Century

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Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein

Elaborately crafted classicism bust of a Roman or Greek philosopher in marble and alabaster. The representative bust is handcrafted in various types of marble and stone.

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Located in Bantam, CT

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Very Fine Quality Carrara Marble Neoclassical Term of Socrates

Very Fine Quality Carrara Marble Neoclassical Term of Socrates

Located in Bantam, CT

A very fine quality Italian neoclassic carved Carrara marble term of the Greek philosopher Socrates after the antique, circa 1820.

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Materials

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Located in Markham, ON

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