Sculpture, Testa del filosofo Socrate - 39 cm - marble dust

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Sculpture depicting the head of the Greek philosopher Socrates, made of marble powder, Italian origin, unsigned, in good condition, with dimensions 39 × 20 × 22 cm and a weight of 7.6 kg.

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Sculpture depicting the head of the Greek philosopher Socrates (Athens, 470 BC/469 BC – Athens, 399 BC).
Considered the father of Western philosophy, he has been a source of inspiration for future philosophers, including Plato.
Socrates left no writings by his own choice because he made oral communication the essential tool of his 'doing philosophy' in dialogic form.
Author of the famous phrase: 'Only he who knows that he does not know is wise.'
Professional academic sculpture, entirely handmade by skilled artisans. A piece from a museum plaster-cast collection. The craft has very ancient origins, and is carried out entirely by hand by artists in the sculpting field, made with materials such as scagliola and Carrara marble powder.

The indicated dimensions include the base, if present.

The shipping is entrusted to a packaging company (professional packaging).

Sculpture depicting the head of the Greek philosopher Socrates (Athens, 470 BC/469 BC – Athens, 399 BC).
Considered the father of Western philosophy, he has been a source of inspiration for future philosophers, including Plato.
Socrates left no writings by his own choice because he made oral communication the essential tool of his 'doing philosophy' in dialogic form.
Author of the famous phrase: 'Only he who knows that he does not know is wise.'
Professional academic sculpture, entirely handmade by skilled artisans. A piece from a museum plaster-cast collection. The craft has very ancient origins, and is carried out entirely by hand by artists in the sculpting field, made with materials such as scagliola and Carrara marble powder.

The indicated dimensions include the base, if present.

The shipping is entrusted to a packaging company (professional packaging).

Details

Era
After 2000
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
marble dust
Title of artwork
Testa del filosofo Socrate
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
39 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
22 cm
Weight
7.6 kg
ItalyVerified
4113
Objects sold
100%
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