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19th Century Italian Socrates Mask, Carrara, Rosso Verona Marble Sculpture

About the Item

An antique Italian mask of Socrates, the Classical Greek philosopher 470-399 BC. Hand carved in white Carrara marble and mounted on a Rosso Verona marble base, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1860 - 1880, Verona, Italy. A similar head is found in the Hermitage, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Carrara Marble,Marble,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860-1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1622223503442
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