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Bronze Bust of Socrates

$19,500.05
£14,000
€16,555.38
CA$26,544.44
A$29,752.90
CHF 15,491.46
MX$363,295.59
NOK 196,685.25
SEK 186,439.93
DKK 123,521.09
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About the Item

FRENCH SCHOOL, LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY. A BRONZE BUST OF SOCRATES, AFTER THE ANTIQUE. On its original Bardiglio marble socle.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 17th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU943945717872

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