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Antique Bust of Minerva
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 20th century spelter bust of the Roman Goddess Minerva. Dating from the early 1900s, this Minerva
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Early 20th Century Georgian Statues

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Spelter

Antique Bust of Minerva
Antique Bust of Minerva

Antique Bust of Minerva

H 13.98 in W 7.29 in D 5.52 in
Bust of Minerva
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bust of Minerva. Depicting the Goddess with wings crested helmet, resting on a conforming stand
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20th Century French Busts

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Plaster

Bust of Minerva
Bust of Minerva

Bust of Minerva

H 39.5 in W 22.5 in D 15 in
Danish Bust of Minerva
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Danish ceramic bust depicting the Goddess Minerva. Measurements: Height: 22.5
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Vintage 1940s Danish Busts

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Ceramic

Danish Bust of Minerva
Danish Bust of Minerva

Danish Bust of Minerva

H 22.5 in W 11.25 in D 7.5 in
Neale Creamware Figure of Minerva, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Marked Minerva on the verso.
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Antique 1810s English Busts

Materials

Creamware

Neale Creamware Figure of Minerva, circa 1810
Neale Creamware Figure of Minerva, circa 1810

Neale Creamware Figure of Minerva, circa 1810

H 12.5 in W 7 in D 4 in
Large Marble and Bronze Bust of Minerva Goddess of Wisdom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large Italian hand carved white marble gilt-bronze mounted sculpture - bust of Minerva draped in
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Marble and Bronze Bust of Minerva Goddess of Wisdom
Large Marble and Bronze Bust of Minerva Goddess of Wisdom

Large Marble and Bronze Bust of Minerva Goddess of Wisdom

H 36 in W 24 in D 14 in
Important Pair Of Patinated Cast Bronze Busts of Bellona and Minerva
Located in Montreal, QC
Important pair of patinated cast bronze busts representing goddesses Mars and Minerva. Beautifully
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Important Pair Of Patinated Cast Bronze Busts of Bellona and Minerva
Important Pair Of Patinated Cast Bronze Busts of Bellona and Minerva

Important Pair Of Patinated Cast Bronze Busts of Bellona and Minerva

H 33 in W 21 in D 15 in
French 19th Century Bronze and White Marble Bust of Marianne in Full Armor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Minerva and its pendant bust of Mars evoke the classicizing subjects, bust-length formats, and style that
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze and White Marble Bust of Marianne in Full Armor
French 19th Century Bronze and White Marble Bust of Marianne in Full Armor

French 19th Century Bronze and White Marble Bust of Marianne in Full Armor

H 23.75 in W 20.63 in D 12 in
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
matching sofa in Orange velvet listed separately. Featuring hand-carved Minerva (Roman Goddess of Wisdom
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair

H 44 in W 32 in D 32 in

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Plaster Bust of Minerva
Located in New York, NY
A Plaster Bust of Minerva Wearing a Helmet, on a Tall Tapering Pedestal with a Moulded Base. Early
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20th Century French Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Plaster Bust of Minerva
Plaster Bust of Minerva

Plaster Bust of Minerva

H 92.5 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Minerva Bust
By Wedgwood
Located in Houston, TX
A wonderful 19th century Wedgwood black basalt Minerva bust. Minerva was the goddess of wisdom and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Busts

19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Minerva Bust
19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Minerva Bust

19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Minerva Bust

H 18.5 in W 12 in D 10 in
1920s Neo Classical School study Italian Plaster Bust of Minerva
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An Italian plaster bust of Minerva with characteristics typical of the Neoclassical style that
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Early 20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

1920s Neo Classical School study Italian Plaster Bust of Minerva
1920s Neo Classical School study Italian Plaster Bust of Minerva

1920s Neo Classical School study Italian Plaster Bust of Minerva

H 17.33 in W 11.42 in D 11.82 in
18th c. Marble Minerva
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved marble buste of Minerva
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Busts

Materials

Marble

18th c. Marble Minerva
18th c. Marble Minerva

18th c. Marble Minerva

H 26 in W 13.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Mounted Ceramic Head of Minerva, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant ceramic head is of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, sponsor of arts, warfare and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Stone, Iron

Antique Mounted Ceramic Head of Minerva, Italy, 19th Century
Antique Mounted Ceramic Head of Minerva, Italy, 19th Century

Antique Mounted Ceramic Head of Minerva, Italy, 19th Century

H 22.75 in W 9 in L 22.75 in
Minerva mascot in metal after Pierre de Soete, base added, 1930, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Minerva mascot in metal after Pierre de Soete, base added, 1930, Belgium
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Metal

Minerva mascot in metal after Pierre de Soete, base added, 1930, Belgium
Minerva mascot in metal after Pierre de Soete, base added, 1930, Belgium

Minerva mascot in metal after Pierre de Soete, base added, 1930, Belgium

H 7.09 in Dm 4.93 in
Roman Antiquities Stone Sculpture of Minerva with Helmet, 2nd Century AD, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Roman antiquities stone bust sculpture of Minerva with Helment carved French sandstone, 2nd
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Sandstone

Roman Antiquities Stone Sculpture of Minerva with Helmet, 2nd Century AD, France
Roman Antiquities Stone Sculpture of Minerva with Helmet, 2nd Century AD, France

Roman Antiquities Stone Sculpture of Minerva with Helmet, 2nd Century AD, France

H 18 in W 10 in D 12 in
Bronze Bust of a Goddess
Located in NYC, NY
A bronze bust of Goddess Minerva/Athena in full uniform consisting of a helmet, chest plate and a
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Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Busts

Bronze Bust of a Goddess
Bronze Bust of a Goddess

Bronze Bust of a Goddess

H 13.25 in W 7.25 in D 5.25 in
Bust of Minerva, Black Basalt, Gilt and Bronzed, Wedgwood, 1875
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A particularly fine copy of the Guistiniani Minerva, which was itself a Roman copy of the Pallas
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Antique 1870s English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Bust of Minerva, Black Basalt, Gilt and Bronzed, Wedgwood, 1875
Bust of Minerva, Black Basalt, Gilt and Bronzed, Wedgwood, 1875

Bust of Minerva, Black Basalt, Gilt and Bronzed, Wedgwood, 1875

H 18 in W 10 in D 10 in
Antique Italian Grand Tour Mahogany Roundel of Minerva, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Italian Grand Tour mahogany roundel plaque profile bust depicting Minerva dating
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Antique 1850s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Italian Grand Tour Mahogany Roundel of Minerva, 19th Century
Antique Italian Grand Tour Mahogany Roundel of Minerva, 19th Century

Antique Italian Grand Tour Mahogany Roundel of Minerva, 19th Century

H 6.3 in W 5.52 in D 0.79 in
19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candle Sticks with the Head of Minerva
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
. Each of the candlesticks is of pedestal form, surmounted by the bust of Minerva, Roman goddess of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Candlesticks

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candle Sticks with the Head of Minerva
19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candle Sticks with the Head of Minerva

19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candle Sticks with the Head of Minerva

H 11 in Dm 5.5 in
Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.
Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.

Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.

H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Barbedienne Candlesticks
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
, surmounted by the bust of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, war and art.
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Barbedienne Candlesticks
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Barbedienne Candlesticks

Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Barbedienne Candlesticks

H 9.5 in Dm 4 in
19th Century Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Minerva
By Wedgwood
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning neoclassical Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Minerva that dates to the second half of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Clay

19th Century Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Minerva
19th Century Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Minerva

19th Century Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Minerva

H 20 in W 7 in D 10 in
19th Century Italian Marble Bust Of Minerva Giustiniani / Athena Giustiniani
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine 19th century Italian carved marble bust of Minerva Giustiniani, with a Corinthian helmet
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Busts

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Marble

19th Century Italian Marble Bust Of Minerva Giustiniani / Athena Giustiniani
19th Century Italian Marble Bust Of Minerva Giustiniani / Athena Giustiniani

19th Century Italian Marble Bust Of Minerva Giustiniani / Athena Giustiniani

H 21.07 in W 7.68 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Busts of Minerva and Perseus
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of antique 19th century gilt bronze busts France 19th century of Minerva and Perseus. The
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Busts of Minerva and Perseus
Pair of Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Busts of Minerva and Perseus

Pair of Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Busts of Minerva and Perseus

H 17 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
Minerva Firedogs, Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
French neoclassical andirons with the bust of Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Iron

Minerva Firedogs, Andirons
Minerva Firedogs, Andirons

Minerva Firedogs, Andirons

H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 17.33 in
Bust of Mercury in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1820.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Bust of Mercury in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1820.
Bust of Mercury in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1820.

Bust of Mercury in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1820.

H 18.12 in W 11.03 in D 10.24 in
period 19th century parian bust of Minerva
Located in Tacoma, WA
A fine mid 19th century English marble bust of Minerva beautifully carved and posed with lovely
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Antique 19th Century English Busts

period 19th century parian bust of Minerva
period 19th century parian bust of Minerva

period 19th century parian bust of Minerva

H 23 in W 16 in D 10 in
Early Victorian Polished Bronze Grand Tour Bust of Minerva
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
are very pleased to offer a good looking bust of the Roman goddess of wisdom Minerva. It was
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Antique 19th Century European Busts

Early Victorian Polished Bronze Grand Tour Bust of Minerva
Early Victorian Polished Bronze Grand Tour Bust of Minerva

Early Victorian Polished Bronze Grand Tour Bust of Minerva

H 15.75 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Minerva and Aphrodite Sculptures
By Cesar Constantino Ceribelli
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
artists français. These two sculptures are among his most famous, one depicts Minerva, the Goddess of war
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20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Minerva and Aphrodite Sculptures
Minerva and Aphrodite Sculptures

Minerva and Aphrodite Sculptures

H 16.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
French Painted Iron Bust of the Goddess Minerva, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Painted iron bust of Minerva, the Roman Goddess of Wisdom and War. She is depicted in her
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Antique 1890s French Busts

Materials

Iron

French Painted Iron Bust of the Goddess Minerva, circa 1890
French Painted Iron Bust of the Goddess Minerva, circa 1890

French Painted Iron Bust of the Goddess Minerva, circa 1890

H 30 in W 20.4 in D 13.3 in

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Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

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H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Antique Life Size Statue of Minerva
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Life Size Statue of Minerva. A painted, plaster figure of Minerva, after John Cheere. John Cheere was an English sculptor, born in London and was the brother of the sculptor ...
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Antique 19th Century Statues

Materials

Plaster

Antique Life Size Statue of Minerva
Antique Life Size Statue of Minerva

Antique Life Size Statue of Minerva

H 70.08 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Carrara Marble Double Janus Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular, hand-carved Carrara marble double Janus sculpture. Note: green marble showing in some detail images is from a pedestal and not part of the sculpture.
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Early 1800s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Carrara Marble Double Janus Sculpture
Carrara Marble Double Janus Sculpture

Carrara Marble Double Janus Sculpture

H 17.5 in W 11.25 in D 10 in
Wedgwood Black Basalt Bust of Mercury
By John Flaxman
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Wedgwood Black Basalt Bust of Mercury
Wedgwood Black Basalt Bust of Mercury

Wedgwood Black Basalt Bust of Mercury

H 17.5 in W 11.13 in D 10.25 in
French Bronze Sculpture Antique Bust of Greek Warrior, late 19th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH SCHOOL 4th qtr, 19th century Bust of Greek Warrior Patinated bronze unsigned cast circa late 19th century Item # 304KEX30P A fine casting that probably depicts the warri...
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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture Antique Bust of Greek Warrior, late 19th century
French Bronze Sculpture Antique Bust of Greek Warrior, late 19th century

French Bronze Sculpture Antique Bust of Greek Warrior, late 19th century

H 18.13 in W 8.25 in D 5.25 in
Rare Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Cicero After Massimiliano Soldani Benzi
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare grand Tour Patinated bronze bust of Cicero After Massimiliano Soldani Benzi. The original is in the collection of Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna. Provenance: Collection Les Cler...
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Antique 1850s Italian Grand Tour Busts

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Bronze

Rare Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Cicero After Massimiliano Soldani Benzi
Rare Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Cicero After Massimiliano Soldani Benzi

Rare Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Cicero After Massimiliano Soldani Benzi

H 28 in W 16.75 in D 10 in
Fine Large 19th Century Continental Bronze Bust Depicting a Roman Dignitary
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine Continental Roman style bronze bust, late 19th century, depicting a curly haired and bearded young man wearing classical drapery pinned on his left shoulder with a circular fibu...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

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Bronze

Fine Large 19th Century Continental Bronze Bust Depicting a Roman Dignitary
Fine Large 19th Century Continental Bronze Bust Depicting a Roman Dignitary

Fine Large 19th Century Continental Bronze Bust Depicting a Roman Dignitary

H 33 in W 27 in D 13 in
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Minerva Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the minerva bust you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A minerva bust — often made from metal, ceramic and stone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer minerva bust, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A minerva bust is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made minerva bust over the years, but those crafted by Wedgwood and Cesar Constantino Ceribelli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Minerva Bust?

Prices for a minerva bust can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,960 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,025.

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