Lot Essay
In view of the fact that Nolleken's busts of Pitt were based on a death mask taken in 1806, the date - if not the signature - on the present example must be a later addition.
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A WHITE MARBLE BUST OF WILLIAM PITT
WORKSHOP OF JOSEPH NOLLEKENS
Bearing the signature and date 'Nollekens Ft 1805' on the reverse.
Repair to reverse of bust at the base; on a circular white marble socle.
23 1/8in. (58.7cm.) high
AND A CIRCULAR RED MARBLE AND SCAGLIOLA PEDESTAL
Probably English, 19th Century
R In three sections, the central section of scagliola; chips.
46½in. (118.1cm.) high
WORKSHOP OF JOSEPH NOLLEKENS
Bearing the signature and date 'Nollekens Ft 1805' on the reverse.
Repair to reverse of bust at the base; on a circular white marble socle.
23 1/8in. (58.7cm.) high
AND A CIRCULAR RED MARBLE AND SCAGLIOLA PEDESTAL
Probably English, 19th Century
R In three sections, the central section of scagliola; chips.
46½in. (118.1cm.) high