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Mid 19th century Continental pastel
Mid 19th century Continental pastel portrait of Plato. The three quarter view is reminiscent of the prominent philosopher in Raphael's Italian Renaissance fresco, "The School of Athens". 12 1/2" x 9 3/4".
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'PLATO', THREE VOLUMES'Plato',
'PLATO', THREE VOLUMES'Plato', Three Volumes
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3RD C. B.C. GREEK SCULPTURE
3RD C. B.C. GREEK SCULPTURE Carved White Marble Head of a Bearded Elder, possibly Plato, mounted on black wood museum stand. Object is 4 1/2" tall, 7 3/4" tall overall.
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GRAND TOUR PATINATED BRONZE BUST OF
GRAND TOUR PATINATED BRONZE BUST OF PLATO RAISED ON SERPENTINE MARBLE PLINTH, 19TH CENTURY Grand Tour patinated bronze bust of Plato raised on serpentine marble plinth, 19th century, 7.5"h, together with contemporary patinated bronze figure of a runner, titled 'Olimpic', after a model by Jordi Martin, 15.75"h and a Italian papered wood and brass armillary globe with label for Olde World Globe, Italy, 12.5"h [3 total]
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Classical bronze sculpture, the
Classical bronze sculpture, the philosopher Socrates, after the antique, unsigned, patinated bronze, 20th century, 24 x 9-18 x 7 in.
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THE DIALOGUES OF PLATO, VOL. 1
THE DIALOGUES OF PLATO, VOL. 1 AND 2The Dialogues of Plato, translated by Benjamin Jowett, the Third Edition. Complete and unabridged in two volumes. Published by Random House, 7th printing, 1937. Books are stored in slipcase. Some wear to case, Volume One has personal library stamp on the title page, some notes written in margins as well.
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GROUP OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHICAL
GROUP OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHICAL LITERATURE Including fine press editions of Stoics and other classical authors, comprising about 14 volumes, notably: Lucretius, trans. by R. Melville, ON THE NATURE OF THINGS (London: Folio, 2003) 2nd printing, quarter leatherette, pictorial boards, slipcase; P. E. Matheson, trans., THE DISCOURSES OF EPICTETUS, illus. by Hans Erni (NY: Limited Editions Club, 1966) #1119/1500, signed by the artist, 4to, cloth, slipcase; Plato, trans. by Benj. Jowett, THE REPUBLIC, illus. by Fritz Kredel (NY: LEC, 1944) #627/1200, signed by the artist and typographer Bruce Rogers, 2 vols., 8vo, quarter leather, boards, slipcase (with restoration).
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PILET, Leon, (French, 1836-1916):
PILET, Leon, (French, 1836-1916): Socrates, Seated Figure Orating, Bronze, 9'' h., signed L. Pilet.
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3 CLASSICS CLUB BOOKS3 books for
3 CLASSICS CLUB BOOKS3 books for the classics club: "Five Great Dialogues" by Plato, "The Golden Treasury" by Francis Turner Palgrave and "On Man in The Universe" by Aristotle.
Published by Walter J Black, Inc. for the Classics Club circa 1932-1942.
5 1/2" L x 7 1/2" W.
Wear to the covers.
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Plinius, published in Frankfurt
Plinius, published in Frankfurt by Johann Saurn, 1600, "Des Weitberümbten Hochgelehrten alten Philosophi und Naturkündigers, Bücher und Schrifften, von Natur, Art und Eygenschafft aller Creaturen oder Geschöpfe Gottes.........Jetzundt widerumb mit sonderm Fleiß durchsehen, mit vielen fürtrefflichen Historien gebessert und gemehrt.Allen Apothekern, Haußvättern und Haußmüttern.sehr nothwendig, nützlich und dienstlich." (Übersetzt von Johannes Heyden). Estimate $1,000-1,500
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ITALIAN BRONZE BUST OF PLATO
ITALIAN BRONZE BUST OF PLATO SABATINO DE ANGELISAn Italian patinated bronze bust of Plato Sabatino de Angelis, Naples late 19th/early 20th century Raised on a marble socle, with maker s plaque to reverse. height overall 27 1/2in (70cm)(br/)Provenance: Property of a New York Collector.
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PLASTER BUST OF CHRYSIPPUS, GREEK
PLASTER BUST OF CHRYSIPPUS, GREEK PHILOSOPHER Chrysippus of Soli (279-206 BC), after the Greek original c. 204 BC, Uffizi Gallery, Italy, plaster over mesh frame, hollow interior, 20.5"h x 12.5"w x 8.5"d
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PLATON (ANTONIOU) , BRITISH
PLATON (ANTONIOU) , BRITISH 1968-, PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, 2016, INK-JET PRINT, 10 1/4 X 8 IN. (26.04 X 20.32 CM.)PLATON (ANTONIOU), BRITISH, 1968- PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, 2016, Ink-jet print Lower right signed and dated Platon 2016; embossed 'Platon - Gift- Print'; Catalogue note: This photo shoot was featured on Netflix's " Abstract: The Art of Design:" Season 1, Episode 7: "Platon:Photography." Clip can be seen here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKOn4saO-tU&t=3s) Ink-jet print Dimensions: 10 1/4 x 8 in. (26.04 x 20.32 cm.) Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
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FIVE VOLUMES: DIALOGUES OF
FIVE VOLUMES: DIALOGUES OF PLATOJowett, B. "The Dialogues of Plato" with analyses and introductions by Oxford University Press London: Humphrey Milford, 1931 third edition [5 volumes] Condition:
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PLATON (ANTONIOU) , BRITISH
PLATON (ANTONIOU) , BRITISH 1968-, PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, 2016, INK-JET PRINT, 10 1/4 X 8 IN. (26.04 X 20.32 CM.)PLATON (ANTONIOU), BRITISH, 1968- PORTRAIT OF COLIN POWELL, 2016, Ink-jet print Lower right signed and dated Platon 2016; embossed 'Platon - Gift- Print'; Catalogue note: This photo shoot was featured on Netflix's " Abstract: The Art of Design:" Season 1, Episode 7: "Platon: Photography." Clip can be seen here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKOn4saO-tU&t=3s) Ink-jet print Dimensions: 10 1/4 x 8 in. (26.04 x 20.32 cm.) Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
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A Grand Tour Bronze Bust of
A Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Plato
19TH CENTURY
after the original found at the Herculeneum Villa of Papyri.
Height 19 1/4 x width 16 inches.
Property Sold to Benefit a Nonprofit Cultural Organization
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THE REPUBLIC OF PLATO'. SIGNED BY
THE REPUBLIC OF PLATO'. SIGNED BY ROBERT MCNAMARATHE REPUBLIC OF PLATO'. SIGNED BY ROBERT MCNAMARA, signed ''Bob McNamara, 1036 Annerly Rd,, Oakland, Calif.', with analysis and notes by John Llewelyn Davies and David James Vaughan. A. L. Burt Company, Publishers: New York. Cloth, no date. Provenance: Robert McNamara Estate and Diana Byfield McNamara Book Collection
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LES PENSEURS GRECS AVANT SOCRATE BY
LES PENSEURS GRECS AVANT SOCRATE BY JEAN VOILQUINLes Penseurs Grecs Avant Socrate. Author: Jean Voilquin. Published: Paris: Librairie Garnier Frères
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19 VOLUMES: GEORGE GROTEcomprising:
19 VOLUMES: GEORGE GROTEcomprising: 1-12: "History of Greece"); 13-15: "Plato"; 16 - 17: "Aristotle"; 18: "Minor Works"; and 19: "The Personal Life of George Grote" by Mrs. Grote London: John Murray, 1846 - 1873 [19 volumes] Condition:
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3 vols. Philosophy -
3 vols. Philosophy - 18th-Century Imprints: Stanley, Thomas. The History of Philosophy. London, 1701. 3rd ed. Folio, modern cloth. Frontis. portrait, engraved portraits of philosophers in text. Scatterd light to occasionally moderate foxing. Some dampstaining along fore-edge of first 120 pp. * Cumberland, Richard. A Treatise on The Laws of Nature. London: R. Phillips for J. Knapton, et al., [1727]. 4to, modern red cloth. 2 fold. plates (some foxing & minor tears), scattered light foxing. * Ogilvie, John. The Theology of Plato... London: J. Deighton, 1793. 1st ed. 8vo, modern cloth. Scattered light foxing. 1 p. adverts at back.
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Set of 48 porcelain medallions:
Set of 48 porcelain medallions: classical scientists and scholars including Socrates, Plato, Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo, unglazed, in four stacking trays, Continental, 19th century, possibly a souvenir from the Great Tour, with handwritten listing of each figure in Italian, 4-1/8 x 9-3/4 x 10 in. stacked. Minor losses to blue paper liner, illegible handwritten word on lid. Private Collection, South Carolina.
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A Classical Roman Style Cast Bust
A Classical Roman Style Cast Bust depicting a philosopher raised atop a rectangular stone base. Height 12 inches.
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38 VOLUME FRANKLIN LIBRARY
38 VOLUME FRANKLIN LIBRARY COLLECTION OF BOOKS: This great assortment includes, War and Peace, Plato II and III, Dante, The History of Herodotus, and much more. Provenance: Fred S. and Rosemary Johnston Estate.
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A SCAGLIOLA AND CARRERA MARBLE BUST
A SCAGLIOLA AND CARRERA MARBLE BUST 20th Century, thought to depict Socrates, 80cm high x 70cm wide x 25cm deep
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A TERRACOTTA BUST OF SOCRATES A
A TERRACOTTA BUST OF SOCRATES A terracotta bust of Socrates, after the antique, and raised on a circular socle, 26.5"h.
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NEOCLASSIC MARBLE & BRONZE
NEOCLASSIC MARBLE & BRONZE FOUNTAINthe bronze figure of Cupid rising from a foliate-carved round basin on an acanthus-carved baluster support surrounded by three relief-carved herms (one inscribed "Socrates") terminating in paw feet, on a triangular plinth; Condition: damage to rim of basin; verdigris patination to bronze; 29 inches diameter; 74 inches high overall Condition:
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French Polished Bronze Figure of
French Polished Bronze Figure of a Philosopher, after Theodore Doriot, mid 19th century modelled seated with scroll and lyre, signed height 14 in — 35.6 cm
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TAYLOR (T) THE SIX BOOKS OF PROCLUS
TAYLOR (T) THE SIX BOOKS OF PROCLUS THE PLATONIC SUCCESSOR ON THE THEOLOGY OF PLATO two vols later 3/4 leather with cloth boards London Valpy 1816 Estimate ?150-200 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?140
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19th Century School/The Death of
19th Century School/The Death of Socrates/oil on canvas, 40cm x 31.5cm
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German bronze figure of a
German bronze figure of a philosopher possibly filippo cifariello (italian, 1864-1936) Bronze, medium brown patina, inscribed 'Prof. Cifariello' and R.Lenck, Passau foundry mark, raised on black marble plinth. H: 12 in.
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Phaedri, aug liberti fabularum
Phaedri, aug liberti fabularum aesopiarum ed. P. Burman, 8vo., cont. calf gilt (worn), Amsterdam 1698
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A BRONZE OF ARISTOTLE on an
A BRONZE OF ARISTOTLE on an Ashburton marble plinth, 37cm high x 35cm wide Provenance: The Christopher Hodsoll Collection.
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SOCRATES MAVROMMATIS, (2) PARTHENON
SOCRATES MAVROMMATIS, (2) PARTHENON PRINTS Socrates Mavrommatis (Greek, b. 1949), "The Parthenon: Detail of a Doric Column...", 1981 and "The Parthenon: Detail of the Top of the Fluting of a Column Capital", 2002, giclee prints from high-resolution scans of the negatives, each signed and dated in pencil lower right, numbered 6/15 lower left, title labels on verso, 22.25"h x 17.25"w and reverse
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Napoleon III Patinated Bronze
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze Figure of a Classical Philosopher, third quarter 19th century, the bearded figure modeled seated on an oblong plinth base of polished Tavira marble, h. 10", w. 10-1/2".
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Italian School (19th century)
Italian School (19th century) Omero, portrait bust of the philosopher Homer derived from the antique, unsigned, marble on marble socle, 21-3/4 in.,
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BOOKS: (8) PLUTARCH LIVES, FINE
BOOKS: (8) PLUTARCH LIVES, FINE LEATHER BINDING Plutarke of Chaeronea. The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romanes. Printed at the Shakespeare Head Press, Stratford-Upon -Avon for Houghton Mifflin, Boston and New York, 1928, #34/500 copies, complete in 8 vols, stamped "Bound at the Riverside Press", with leather spines and corners, gilded top page edges, ribbon markers, various page counts, 9"h x 6"w