Bath, Art and Architecture

Wednesday, 19 August 2020

The Busts of Isaac Ware by Roubiliac again.

The Busts of Isaac Ware (1704 - 66). by Louis Francois Roubiliac. A Plaster bust at Kenwood House. The Marble Bust at the Nati...

Sunday, 16 August 2020

William Penn - Lead Statue at the Philadelphia Hospital

William Penn (1644 - 1718) Lead Statue. at the Philadelphia Hospital. Attributed to John Cheere presented by John Penn in 18...

Thursday, 30 July 2020

Possibly a Marble Bust of Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland, V & A.

Updated 9 Feb. 2024. Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland (1745 - 90). Not to be confused with Butcher Cumberland! Since reviewing thi...

Wednesday, 22 July 2020

Lead Bust of Alexander Pope at Marble Hill House

The Bust of Alexander Pope. at Marble Hill House. Lead Height 52.5 x Width 32.5 x Depth 26.5 cm. Sold Christie...

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