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A Plaster Bust of Seneca

$1,560
£1,180.25
€1,362.19
CA$2,178.89
A$2,422.50
CHF 1,268.04
MX$29,711.22
NOK 16,145.30
SEK 15,243.07
DKK 10,165.09
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About the Item

Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger, usually known as Seneca, was a Stoic philosopher of Ancient Rome, a statesman, dramatist, and in one work, satirist, from the post-Augustan age of Latin literature.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: R91771stDibs: LU827036438762

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