Fine 19th Century Parian Bust of Disraeli

Name: Fine 19th Century Parian Bust of Disraeli
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1097157
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Description

A good quality Parian bust of Benjamin Disraeli with a separate socle. Unmarked but by Robinson and Leadbeater and dating from the last quarter of the 19th century. These busts were made in a variety of sizes and this one is illustrated on page 230 of The Parian Phenomenon, fig 750.

Benjamin Disraeli (1804 – 1881), later 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, was a Tory (later Conservative) politician who served twice as Prime Minister of Great Britain and as Leader of the Opposition during the Whig (Liberal) Governments. Earlier roles in government included Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons.

Disraeli was a favourite of Queen Victoria. In parallel with his political career, he wrote and published novels throughout his life as well as some poetry and works of non-fiction.

This bust has a label for the Richard Dennis Parian Exhibition held in London in December 1984 which preceded the publication of The Parian Phenomenon by Richard Dennis in 1989.

Physical Dimensions

Height

29cm (11.42")

Declaration

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1097157

Dealers Internal Reference

7729

Dealers Notes

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Description

A good quality Parian bust of Benjamin Disraeli with a separate socle. Unmarked but by Robinson and Leadbeater and dating from the last quarter of the 19th century.

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These busts were made in a variety of sizes and this one is illustrated on page 230 of The Parian Phenomenon, fig 750.

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

fig 1. Fine 19th Century Parian Bust Of Disraeli — fig 1. Fine 19th Century Parian Bust of Disraeli

Benjamin Disraeli (1804 – 1881), later 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, was a Tory (later Conservative) politician who served twice as Prime Minister of Great Britain and as Leader of the Opposition during the Whig (Liberal) Governments. Earlier roles in government included Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons.

fig 2. Fine 19th Century Parian Bust Of Disraeli — fig 2. Fine 19th Century Parian Bust of Disraeli

Disraeli was a favourite of Queen Victoria. In parallel with his political career, he wrote and published novels throughout his life as well as some poetry and works of non-fiction.

This bust has a label for the Richard Dennis Parian Exhibition held in London in December 1984 which preceded the publication of The Parian Phenomenon by Richard Dennis in 1989.

Physical Dimensions

Height

29cm (11.42")

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1097157

Dealers Internal Ref

7729

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge