Good quality example of a late 19th century Grand Tour French patinated bronze library bust of Hippocrates of Cos, the Greek physician and philosopher and one of the most outstanding figures in history, traditionally referred to as the ''Father of Medicine'' and founder of the Hippocratic Oath. Well cast and chased with an even dark brown patination. Presented on a substantial marble block base. This example is most probably based on the marble version in the Louvre. French, circa 1870.Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and forem...