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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN, FORMERLY IN THE COLLECTION OF COLONEL NORMAN COLVILLE M.C. (1893-1974) (LOTS 60-89)

A BRONZE BUST OF GEORGE IV

AFTER SIR FRANCIS CHANTREY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Details

A BRONZE BUST OF GEORGE IV
After Sir Francis Chantrey, early 19th Century
On a circular bronze socle and mounted on a square yellow pedestal
7¼ in. (18.5 cm.) high, the bust
15 in. (38 cm.) high, overall

Provenance

Acquired by Colonel Norman Colville M.C. (1893-1974).

Special notice

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Lot Essay

The bust derives from Sir Francis Chantrey's marble bust executed in 1821 for the Duke of Devonshire, and relates to bronze figures executed by the court goldsmiths Rundell, Bridge and Rundell. For a full discussion, see 'The Chantrey Ledger', The Walpole Society, vol. LVI, 1991/1992, p. 165-166. Another version of this bust, on a gilt-brass socle was sold anonymously, Sotheby's London, 14 February 1992, lot 1.

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