Lot 119
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A GEORGE III ARTIFICIAL STONE OF MINERVA
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A GEORGE III ARTIFICIAL STONE OF MINERVA

BY COADE, LAMBETH, DATED 1793

Details
A GEORGE III ARTIFICIAL STONE OF MINERVA
BY COADE, LAMBETH, DATED 1793
The figure shown standing with plumed helmet and holding shield to the left hand, impressed stamp 'COADE LAMBETH 1793', losses
61¾ in. (157 cm.) high
Together with an associated stone plinth (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

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Lot Essay

Although the 1784 Descriptive Catalogue of COADE'S Artificial Stone Manufactory lists, under Section I 'STATUES' No.6, a Minerva, the present model differs to that listed and illustrated, an attribution to Coade's principle modeller John Bacon seems likely.

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