24th Nov, 2020 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable)
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[M] A NELSON BRONZE BUST BY GAHAGAN, 1798
A NELSON BRONZE BUST BY GAHAGAN, 1798
a small bronze bust, after the larger versions by Lucius Gahagan executed in 1798, inscribed Nelson at the base and mounted on a low square marble plinth, good patina -- 5¾in. (14.5cm.) high
This bust portrays Nelson with a faintly smiling expression which was said not to have pleased Lady Nelson and with the result that the sculptor’s later productions presented “a grimmer, more formidable aspect” (see Walker, The Nelson Portraits, for further details).
Sold for £471
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A NELSON BRONZE BUST BY GAHAGAN, 1798
a small bronze bust, after the larger versions by Lucius Gahagan executed in 1798, inscribed Nelson at the base and mounted on a low square marble plinth, good patina -- 5¾in. (14.5cm.) high
This bust portrays Nelson with a faintly smiling expression which was said not to have pleased Lady Nelson and with the result that the sculptor’s later productions presented “a grimmer, more formidable aspect” (see Walker, The Nelson Portraits, for further details).
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020
Mercantile : 1-98
Naval : 101-179
Instruments : 181-295
Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)
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