Lot Essay
The marble bust by Noble of the same subject was produced for Manchester City Hall. A large copy of also produced by Copeland in Parian ware is in the Bristol City Art Gallery.
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MATTHEW NOBLE (B.1818-D.1876)
Details
A William IV ivory bust of the young Queen Victoria, dated 1856
Matthew Noble (b.1818-d.1876)
On a waisted socle, inscribed to the reverse M.NOBLE. SC. LONDON 1856, on a marmo giallo pedestal
9¼in. (23.5cm.) high
Matthew Noble (b.1818-d.1876)
On a waisted socle, inscribed to the reverse M.NOBLE. SC. LONDON 1856, on a marmo giallo pedestal
9¼in. (23.5cm.) high
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