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

$9,900
£7,483.17
€8,599.50
CA$13,785.69
A$15,336.01
CHF 8,039.33
MX$187,402.35
NOK 102,370.85
SEK 96,367.99
DKK 64,191.98
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About the Item

A late 19th Century, 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. Minor fading, due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1860 - 1880, Verona, Italy.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860 - 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1622240910202

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