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Homer and Aristotle Greek Busts (Set), Black Base
Two prodigious minds of Western Civilization -- Homer and Aristotle Greek Busts (Set). Decorate your site of knowledge with these legendary forefathers as decorative bookend busts.
SET: 6150, $43
HOMER: As the author of the Odyssey--the first great piece of literature in the Western tradition--Homer is believed to have been a blind poet who put into writing a tradition of oral epic poetry about the Heroic Age in the Odyssey and the Iliad.
6148, $25
ARISTOTLE: The Greek philosopher Aristotle (384 - 322 BC) helped to transform Greek Presocratic philosophy into the foundations of Western Philosophy as we know it. He wrote books on many subjects, including physics, poetry, zoology, logic, rhetoric, government, and biology. As Plato's most famous pupil, he too imparted his provoking treatises and dialogues with his famous student, Alexander the Great. One often referenced theory relates to the Golden Mean.
6149, $25
This pair of historic sculptures are made from resin, in an off-white with aged grey finish, black base, 7.25"H x 3.5"W x 3.25"D each. Their names are engraved on the back of these historic busts.
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Homer's Death Mask
Cast Iron
As the author of the Odyssey--the first great piece of literature in the Western tradition--Homer is believed to have been a blind poet who lived around 750 BC and originated from the Greek island of Chios. This Mask of Homer is a stunning addition to your home library and should be placed suitably close to your personal center of learning! Made from cast iron, antiqued finish, black base, 15.5"H x 8”W. 5357, $85
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Darwin's "No
Evil" Monkeys
These playful orangutans just make us smile!
They gesture to us...Hear no evil, see no
evil, speak no evil. Made from resin. Measures
6.5”. 5673, $23
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Darwin's
Mistake (Monkey Holding Skull)
by Hugo Rheinhold
Who came from whom? Sculpted by Hugo Rheinhold in the 20th century, this sculpture both amuses and intrigues. As the chimpanzee contemplates a human skull, he rests on a pile of books--one of which is by Darwin, the scientist whose theory about evolution is legendary. Made from designer resin, color details, 8"H x 5"W x 4"D.
5672, $32.50
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Socrates Bust with
Chest
The Greek 5th-century philosopher Socrates
(469-399 BC) sought genuine knowledge rather
than mere victory over an opponent; Socrates
employed the arguments of logic towards a
new purpose, the pursuit of truth. His willingness
to call everything into question and his determination
to accept nothing less than an adequate account
of the nature of things make him the first
clear exponent of critical philosophy. For
his innovative approach, Socrates was tried
for "impiety and corrupting the youth
of Athens." Made from plaster in a white
with yellow wash finish, 13"W x 10"L
x 21"H.
4981, $185 Click
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Bust
of Socrates, Greek Philosopher
His willingness to call everything into question and his determination to accept nothing less than an adequate account of the nature of things make him the first clear exponent of critical philosophy. For his innovative approach, Socrates was tried for "impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens." Once convicted, he killed himself by ingesting hemlock. Interior resin, flat white finish, 10"W x 9"D x 22"H, head is over life-sized, TAL446, $180
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Socrates Bust on Marble Base, 7.5"H
The Greek 5th-century philosopher Socrates (469-399 BC) sought genuine knowledge rather than mere victory over an opponent; Socrates employed the arguments of logic towards a new purpose, the pursuit of truth. His willingness to call everything into question and his determination to accept nothing less than an adequate account of the nature of things make him the first clear exponent of critical philosophy. For his innovative approach, Socrates was tried for "impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens." Once convicted, he killed himself by ingesting hemlock. He is considered one of the fathers of Philosophy.
Our Socrates Bust is made from a stone composite (resin and stone), marble base, 7.5"H x .5"W x 3.5"D. G-030SM, $49
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Socrates Bust on Plinth with Laurel Wreath
The Greek 5th-century philosopher Socrates (469-399 BC) sought genuine knowledge rather than mere victory over an opponent; Socrates employed the arguments of logic towards a new purpose, the pursuit of truth. His willingness to call everything into question and his determination to accept nothing less than an adequate account of the nature of things make him the first clear exponent of critical philosophy. For his innovative approach, Socrates was tried for impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens.Made from bonded resin, speckle tone appearance, grey wash, gold details on laurel wreath, black base. Dimensions: 11 1/2"H x 4 1/2"W x 3 1/2"D.
Hippocrates Bust on Plinth with Laurel Wreath
Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.) was a Greek Physician who is called the Father of Medicine. His work on epidemics, public health, and the importance of diet in treatment of disease was used in teaching medicine for centuries. He is best remembered as the reputed author of the Hippocratic Oath, that still remains today as the basis of the medical code of ethics. It embodies the duties and obligations expected of those who wish to enter the practice of medicine.
Made from bonded resin, speckle tone appearance, grey wash, gold details on laurel wreath, black base. Dimensions: 11 3/4"H x 4 5/16"W x 3 5/16"D.
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Hippocratic
Oath Wall Hanging
Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.) was a Greek Physician who is called the Father of Medicine. His work on epidemics, public health, and the importance of diet in treatment of disease was used in teaching medicine for centuries. He is best remembered as the reputed author of the Hippocratic Oath, that still remains today as the basis of the medical code of ethics. It embodies the duties and obligations expected of those who wish to enter the practice of medicine. This wall hanging is made from compound stone with an antique stone finish. It measures 12.5”H x 6”W. G-014S, $47
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The Louvre Voltaire Bust By Houdon
This certified reproduction after Jean-Antoine Houdon’s original (1782) in the Louvre is made from antiqued resin and measures 13.4”H x 9.1”L x 7.1”W. The Louvre Workshop is world renown for its high fidelity reproductions and superior molding techniques. Certified by the RMN. NOT CARRIED CURRENTLY
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Voltaire
Bust by Houdon
This bust of Voltaire, the18th century
Neoclassical French philosopher, is taken from
Jean Antoine Houdon's full-figure sculpture
of 1781 which is now in the Comedie-Francaise,
Paris. Voltaire (1694-1778) had a strong influence
on the political life in Europe during the time
of the Enlightenment not only as a result of
his publications, but also because of his close
contact to some of the reigning monarchs.
Large:
Made from interior / exterior resin, antique white finish, 12"W x 11"D x22"H, TAL495,
$184
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Small:
Made from plaster, antique white finish, 7"W x 5"D x12"H, TAL498,
$48
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