Pair Of Patinated Plaster Busts
Pair of busts representing Seneca and Socrates. Patinated plaster – Early 20th century.
A beautiful pair of busts depicting the ancient philosophers Seneca and Socrates, made of patinated plaster in the early 20th century, in the academic tradition inspired by Greco-Roman antiquity.
The bust of Socrates is distinguished by a powerful and expressive face: abundant hair, a full beard, and a deep, slightly haunted gaze, forcefully conveying the classical iconography of the Greek philosopher, a symbol of critical thinking and the quest for truth. The bust of Seneca, more restrained and hieratic, presents a face with firm, thoughtful features, his gaze directed towards the horizon. The drapery, held by a circular fibula, reinforces the Stoic dignity and moral authority associated with the famous Roman philosopher and statesman.
A beautiful pair of busts depicting the ancient philosophers Seneca and Socrates, made of patinated plaster in the early 20th century, in the academic tradition inspired by Greco-Roman antiquity.
The bust of Socrates is distinguished by a powerful and expressive face: abundant hair, a full beard, and a deep, slightly haunted gaze, forcefully conveying the classical iconography of the Greek philosopher, a symbol of critical thinking and the quest for truth. The bust of Seneca, more restrained and hieratic, presents a face with firm, thoughtful features, his gaze directed towards the horizon. The drapery, held by a circular fibula, reinforces the Stoic dignity and moral authority associated with the famous Roman philosopher and statesman.
4 000 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Good condition
Material: Plaster
Height: 71 cm
Reference (ID): 1688623
Availability: In stock
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