Lot Essay
The present bust is closely modelled on the memorial to Lord Nelson in St. Paul's Cathedral by Flaxman. There are marginal differences in the carving of the hair
AFTER JOHN FLAXMAN, MID 19TH CENTURY
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AN ENGLISH WHITE MARBLE BUST OF VICE ADMIRAL HORATIO NELSON, 1ST BARON AND VISCOUNT NELSON, DUKE OF BRONTE (1758-1805).
AFTER JOHN FLAXMAN, MID 19TH CENTURY
The socle engraved ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY
27 in. (69 cm.) high
AFTER JOHN FLAXMAN, MID 19TH CENTURY
The socle engraved ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY
27 in. (69 cm.) high
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