Parian Bust of William Ewart Gladstone

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Description

A finely modelled Parian bust depicting William Ewart Gladstone, shown in later life with a high forehead, deeply set eyes, and pronounced sideburns. The sitter is portrayed wearing a formal Victorian jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie, with crisp detailing to the costume and sensitive modelling of the facial features. The bust is raised on an integral square Parian socle, the front inscribed “GLADSTONE.”
Executed in Parian ware—a fine unglazed porcelain developed in the mid-19th century to emulate marble—this bust exemplifies the popular Victorian taste for commemorative portrait sculpture intended for domestic, institutional, or educational settings. The reverse is smoothly finished, and the overall modelling reflects the restrained naturalism characteristic of the period.
Dimensions
Height 8 Inches
Width 5 Inches
Depth 3 Inches
DateMid 19th Century : circa 1910 Codeas135a5694 Price £395.00     456.38     $529.02    The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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StatusFor Sale SellerShackladys Antiques Telephone01244 316394Non UK callers :+44 1244 316394 Emailshackantiques@aol.com

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