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Parian Bust of William Ewart Gladstone

$928.27
£675
€804.64
CA$1,302.50
A$1,323.45
CHF 749.78
MX$16,103.17
NOK 8,791.74
SEK 8,839.64
DKK 6,019.16

About the Item

A finely modelled Parian bust depicting William Ewart Gladstone, shown in later life with a high forehead, deeply set eyes, and pronounced sideburns. The sitter is portrayed wearing a formal Victorian jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie, with crisp detailing to the costume and sensitive modelling of the facial features. The bust is raised on an integral square Parian socle, the front inscribed “GLADSTONE.” Executed in Parian ware—a fine unglazed porcelain developed in the mid-19th century to emulate marble—this bust exemplifies the popular Victorian taste for commemorative portrait sculpture intended for domestic, institutional, or educational settings. The reverse is smoothly finished, and the overall modelling reflects the restrained naturalism characteristic of the period. Dimensions Height 8 Inches Width 5 Inches Depth 3 Inches
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Cheshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU947648429512

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