Lot Essay
According to the plaque on the wooden plinth base, this bust was presented to J. F. Hill Esq, by the Sacred Harmonic Society at the Handel Commemoration Festival in 1859.
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A John Ridgway, Bates & Co. parian bust of Handel
quarter-length, modelled with his head turned to the right, on titled socle base, impressed mark, circa 1858 (some staining) -- 37cm. high, on rectangular wooden plinth baseSee illustration
quarter-length, modelled with his head turned to the right, on titled socle base, impressed mark, circa 1858 (some staining) -- 37cm. high, on rectangular wooden plinth baseSee illustration
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