# Late 19th C. Italian Bronze Busts of Heraclitus & Archytas on Marble Pedestals

Striking and scholarly **pair of monumental late 19th century Italian patinated bronze busts**, depicting the great classical philosophers **Heraclitus**(left) and **Archytas** (right). Both figures are rendered with expressive facial modeling, deeply carved hair and beards, and dramatic draped garments—capturing the timeless gravitas associated with ancient Greek portraiture.

Each bust is presented on a substantial **turned marble pedestal base**, adding height and architectural presence. The dark, nearly black-toned patinated bronze create a visually balanced, museum-style pairing that makes an exceptional statement in an entry hall, library, or grand interior.

-   **Heraclitus** is best known for his philosophy of **constant change** and the idea that everything is always in flux (“**you can’t step into the same river twice**”). He also emphasized the **Logos**, a universal order behind nature.
    
-   **Archytas** is best known as a **Greek philosopher, mathematician, and engineer**, closely tied to Pythagorean thought. He contributed to **geometry and mechanics**, and is often credited with early ideas that influenced **science and mathematical physics**.
    
    **Dimensions:**  
    27.5" H x 17" W x 12" D

## Details

- **Price:** 18600.0 USD
- **Vendor:** PEGASO GALLERY DESIGN

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 18600.00 USD | In stock |

## Images

- Late 19th C. Italian Bronze Busts of Heraclitus & Archytas on Marble Pedestals
- Late 19th C. Italian Bronze Busts of Heraclitus & Archytas on Marble Pedestals
- Late 19th C. Italian Bronze Busts of Heraclitus & Archytas on Marble Pedestals
- Late 19th C. Italian Bronze Busts of Heraclitus & Archytas on Marble Pedestals
- Late 19th C. Italian Bronze Busts of Heraclitus & Archytas on Marble Pedestals
- Late 19th C. Italian Bronze Busts of Heraclitus & Archytas on Marble Pedestals
- Late 19th C. Italian Bronze Busts of Heraclitus & Archytas on Marble Pedestals
- Late 19th C. Italian Bronze Busts of Heraclitus & Archytas on Marble Pedestals
- Late 19th C. Italian Bronze Busts of Heraclitus & Archytas on Marble Pedestals
- Late 19th C. Italian Bronze Busts of Heraclitus & Archytas on Marble Pedestals

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> Updated: 2026-09-01