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20th Century Marble Bust of Solon Greek Lawmaker, Statesman and Poet

$4,932.60
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A stunning hand carved 20th century marble bust of solon Greek lawmaker, statesman and poet. Solon was an Athenian statesman, lawmaker and poet. He is remembered particularly for his efforts to legislate against political, economic and moral decline in archaic Athens. His reforms failed in the short-term, yet he is often credited with having laid the foundations for Athenian democracy. He wrote poetry for pleasure, as patriotic propaganda, and in defence of his constitutional reform. Modern knowledge of Solon is limited by the fact that his works only survive in fragments and appear to feature interpolations by later authors and by the general paucity of documentary and archaeological evidence covering Athens in the early 6th century BC. Ancient authors such as Herodotus and Plutarch are the main sources, but wrote about Solon long after his death. 4th century orators, such as Aeschines, tended to attribute to Solon all the laws of their own, much later times. The English word solon (meaning "wise lawmaker") derives from his name.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Southall, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5808231970792

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