A late Victorian white marble figure of Archibald, second son of Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, by F.J. Williamson & Son, Esher modelled as a young boy wearing classical drapery holding fern leaves in his left hand, on a circular rockwork carved base, centred by a bird's nest containing eggs, the circular plinth base inscribed Flown and dated 1872, 42in. (107cm) high; and a companion piece of John, eldest son of Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, modelled as a young boy wearing a cloak, on a circular rockwork base with tree stump, the circular plinth base inscribed Caught and dated 1872, 45in. (114cm) high (2)

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A late Victorian white marble figure of Archibald, second son of Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, by F.J. Williamson & Son, Esher modelled as a young boy wearing classical drapery holding fern leaves in his left hand, on a circular rockwork carved base, centred by a bird's nest containing eggs, the circular plinth base inscribed Flown and dated 1872, 42in. (107cm) high; and a companion piece of John, eldest son of Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, modelled as a young boy wearing a cloak, on a circular rockwork base with tree stump, the circular plinth base inscribed Caught and dated 1872, 45in. (114cm) high (2)

拍品专文

Francis John Williamson (1833-1920) studied under John Henry Foley, the celebrated Irish sculptor and later became his assistant. Williamson was regarded as The Private Sculptor to Queen Victoria, introduced to the Queen by Princess Louise, he was commissioned to model members of the Royal Family, including statuettes of Princess Alice and the infant Prince Edward which were exhibited 'by command' at The Royal Academy.