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Bronze Figure of Greek Philosopher ca 1880
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Pre 1900 item# 319755 (stock# 1546)
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Blanche's Antiques
207-361-1817
$4,300
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Late 19th century bronze statue of a Greek philosopher holding a pen and reclining with a scroll with the phrase in French: La bonheur nait de la vertu. Happiness is born of virtue. The figure sits on an oval wooden base with feet which measures 22" x 10" and probably had a glass dome over it originally. Height of figure on the base is 15" Condition is excellent. The only marks to be found are 3 or 4 small numbers and letters which are mostly indecipherable: a guess would b ...click for details
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