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Rene Descartes

Portrait of René Descartes - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810
By Thomas Holloway
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of René Descartes is an original artwork realized by Thomas Holloway (1748 - 1827
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1810s Old Masters Portrait Prints

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Etching

Rationalist Dining Chairs in Ebonized Oak, Dutch Art Deco, 1928
Located in Antwerp, BE
beliefs. Rationalist architects, following the philosophy of René Descartes, emphasized geometric forms
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Modern Dining Room Sets

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Oak

Rationalist Dining Chairs in Ebonized Oak, Dutch Art Deco, 1928
Rationalist Dining Chairs in Ebonized Oak, Dutch Art Deco, 1928
$760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Antique Map of Indre ‘France’ by V. Levasseur, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Rene Descartes. The whole is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both
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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

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Paper

Rationalist Oval Dining Table in Oak, Holland, 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Antwerp, BE
traditions and beliefs. Rationalist architects, following the philosophy of René Descartes emphasized
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Modern Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Rationalist Oval Dining Table in Oak, Holland, 1920s
Rationalist Oval Dining Table in Oak, Holland, 1920s
$7,200
H 29.53 in W 51.58 in D 39.77 in
Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold and Diamond Pine Cone Charm Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
situated in the center of our brain; also believed by the 17th century French philosopher, René Descartes
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Map of the Indre Region in France, ca. 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
philosopher Rene Descartes. The whole is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate
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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Indre Region in France, ca. 1852
Antique Map of the Indre Region in France, ca. 1852
$267
H 14.38 in W 20.28 in D 0.02 in
Hand Colored Antique Map of the Department of Indre, France
By Victor Levasseur
Located in Langweer, NL
Rene Descartes. The whole is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both
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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

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Paper

Hand Colored Antique Map of the Department of Indre, France
Hand Colored Antique Map of the Department of Indre, France
$322 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.49 in W 21.66 in D 0.02 in
Old Map of the French Department of Indre, France
By Victor Levasseur
Located in Langweer, NL
Rene Descartes. The whole is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both
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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

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Paper

Old Map of the French Department of Indre, France
Old Map of the French Department of Indre, France
$322 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.26 in W 20.28 in D 0.02 in
Madame du Barry white marble bust by French sculptor Augustin Pajou (1730-1810)
Located in Bath, Somerset
such notables as Georges Buffon, René Descartes, and J.-B. Bossuet. Appointed keeper of the king’s
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Rare Copper Engraving of Female with Five Breasts Lactating onto Others, 1686
Located in Langweer, NL
philosopher Rene Descartes. Condition: Good, given age. Paper slightly browned. Diagonal crease lower left. A
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Antique 1680s Religious Items

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Paper

Gerardus Johannes Vossius – Dutch Humanist Scholar, 19th-Century Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
with René Descartes and Hugo Grotius. In this portrait, Vossius is shown in full academic attire
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Antique 1850s Prints

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Paper

Cosmgraphy and Astrology, 1686 by Richard Blome from the First Edition
By Richard Blome
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
philosopher Rene Descartes. Blome included fortification in his vast compendium of the arts and sciences
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Antique 1680s English Charles II Decorative Art

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Paper

An Allegorical Illustration from Anthony Le Grand's The Principles of Philosophy
Located in Langweer, NL
Anthony Le Grand. This book was first published in 1694 and aimed to explain and popularize René Descartes
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Antique 1690s Prints

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Paper

Jean Racine Portrait: 17th C. Engraving by Edelinck in Perrault's Les Hommes
By Gerard Edelinck
Located in Alamo, CA
, St. Vincent de Paul, Jacques Callot, Rene Descartes, Francois Mansart, Jean Baptiste Moliere, Jean
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Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Vincent de Paul Portrait: 17th C. Engraving by Edelinck in Perrault's Les Hommes
By Gerard Edelinck
Located in Alamo, CA
, Blaise Pascal, Jean Racine, Cardinal Richelieu, St. Vincent de Paul, Jacques Callot, Rene Descartes
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Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Johannes Wesselius Portrait: An 18th Century Engraving/Etching by Houbraken
By Jacobus Houbraken
Located in Alamo, CA
Netherlands during the early 18th century. He was a follower of the philosopher René Descartes and advocated
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

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Dominique Mahlknecht (1793-1876) The french philosopher René Descartes
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
of Murat, Marshal Bessières and Dumont d'Urville. Our representation of René Descartes corresponds in
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1840s French School Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

René Descartes, French Biscuit, circa 1800
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Descartes. One of great men de France circa 1800 Marked Descartes in front base. French
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Antique Early 1800s French Busts

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René Descartes, French Biscuit, circa 1800
René Descartes, French Biscuit, circa 1800
H 18.12 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Alida Rabe, Portrait Of A Philosopher
Located in Cheltenham, GB
own thoughts, there is nothing absolutely in our power.” René Descartes. Born in Västra Götaland
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1860s Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Rene Descartes Portrait: 17th C. Engraving by Lubin in Perrault's Les Hommes
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a 17th century portrait engraving of Rene Descartes by Jacques Lubin (1659-1703) after a
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Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

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Rene Descartes For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of rene descartes available for sale. A selection of these works in the Old Masters and modern styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Rene descartes available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, black, beige, yellow and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Gerard Edelinck, René Hamiot, Thomas Holloway, Philippe Marie Rene Picard and Victor Vasarely produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in engraving, oil paint and paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Rene Descartes?

Prices for pieces in our collection of rene descartes start at $99 and top out at $12,800 with the average selling for $931.