Lot Essay
Born in France, Cumberworth studied at the École de Beaux Arts and won the Prix de Rome, but the prize was withdrawn after it was discovered that he was an English citizen by descent through his father.
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A PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES OF A YOUNG BOY AND GIRL
CAST FROM A MODEL BY CHARLES CUMBERWORTH, English, 19th Century
Inscribed 'C. Cumberworth' and 'Quesnel fde.'--the one 17in. (43cm.) high, the other 17¾in. (45cm.) high, rich brown patina
CAST FROM A MODEL BY CHARLES CUMBERWORTH, English, 19th Century
Inscribed 'C. Cumberworth' and 'Quesnel fde.'--the one 17in. (43cm.) high, the other 17¾in. (45cm.) high, rich brown patina