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19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of John Milton (Poet)
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19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of John Milton (Poet)

19th century
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A Beautifully carrara white marble library bust of the English poet John Milton (1608-1674), author of Paradise Lost. After a model by John Michael Rysbrack (1694-1770). Sitting on its original socle. 410mm high, 290mm wide and 160mm deep. English Circa 1880

Milton lived through one of the most tumultuous periods of English history, he was a poet and intellectual who served as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote Paradise Lost, one of the most important works in history, after going blind.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1880s.

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SA1063317
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Description
A Beautifully carrara white marble library bust of the English poet John Milton (1608-1674), author of Paradise Lost. After a model by John Michael Rysbrack (1694-1770). Sitting on its original socle. 410mm high, 290mm wide and 160mm deep. English Circa 1880
fig 1. 19Th Century Carrara Marble Bust Of John Milton (Poet)
fig 1. 19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of John Milton (Poet)

Milton lived through one of the most tumultuous periods of English history, he was a poet and intellectual who served as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote Paradise Lost, one of the most important works in history, after going blind.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1063317
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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19Th Century Carrara Marble Bust Of John Milton (Poet)
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