A white marble bust of a gentleman, traditionally called John Wesley
A white marble bust of a gentleman, traditionally called John Wesley

ENGLISH, CIRCA 1690

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A white marble bust of a gentleman, traditionally called John Wesley
English, Circa 1690
Wearing a wig, in clerical dress
24.1/3 in. ( 62 cm.) high

拍品專文

Although this bust has traditionally been identified as John Wesley (1703 1791) the evangelist, the wig and costume actually appear to date from the late 17th century, which would rule out Wesley as a possible candidate.