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19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Socrates

About the Item

19th Century Italian Marble bust of the Classical Greek philosopher Socrates. His draped robe is hand-carved in red Scagliola with the face modelled in contrasting white Carrara marble. The piece sits on a cylindrical plinth base also of Carrara marble.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin 8, IE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 111171stDibs: LU1103237208542
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