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Italian, 18th century — Bust of Heraclitus
Italian, 18th century

Bust of Heraclitus

An 18th-century Italian marble bust portraying Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher. The work exemplifies neoclassical interest in depicting historical and philosophical figures.

Medium
marble

🔨 Auction Lot

TOMASSO: The More a Thing is Perfect

April 21, 2021

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 55

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Italian, 18th century, Bust of Heraclitus

An 18th-century Italian marble bust portraying Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher. The work exemplifies neoclassical interest in depicting historical and philosophical figures.

Medium
marble
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Marble, Philosopher, Bust, Italian, Portrait, Neoclassical, Heraclitus, 18th Century

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