Antique 19th Century Bronze Portrait Bust of German Philosopher Friedrich Schiller on Marble Plinth

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Antique 19th century bronze library portrait bust of German philosopher Friedrich Schiller (1759 - 1805) mounted on a marble plinth. … more Antique 19th century bronze library portrait bust of German philosopher Friedrich Schiller (1759 - 1805) mounted on a marble plinth. Johann Christoph Friedrich Schiller was a German poet, philosopher, physician, historian, and playwright. During the last seventeen years of his life, Schiller developed a productive, if complicated, friendship with the already famous and influential Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Measures 10 1/2" tall x 6 3/4" across shoulders. Heavy weight. Good condition and pleasing patina; chips to marble base. less