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Scottish 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Bust of Thomas Guthrie
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Scottish 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Bust of Thomas Guthrie

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1 Scottish Lifesize Historic 19th Century Antique Bronze Sculpture Bust of Thomas Guthrie FRSE Philanthropist By Sir John Robert Steel RSA

Impress your clients & guests in your office or home with this incredible detailed sculpture of Thomas Guthrie.

Subject known person Thomas Guthrie shown in front profile, quarter length view, having such a fabulous charming patina which you will love & cherish, the detail is of museum quality totally amazing so crisp, with the lines on his forehead and he has such thick long hair, masculine facial features. With a part of his clothing robe gown also visible. He is looking directly at the viewer.

A rather nice display size being 52.5 cm high and 26 cm in depth.

Signed & dated on the back by known sculptor Steell for Sir John Robert Steell RSA.

In our opinion this is an examplary example of his work.

Made from the finest cast bronze, underneath with original red velvet lining. Extremely heavy weighing around 25kg estimate.

Origin from Scotland.

Circa 1856 mid 19th century Victorian era.

Provenance from a high end southern Shire auction & now in collection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.

Highly desirable sought after by collectors.

Perfect to suit and home interior design theme.

Biography of Thomas Guthrie FRSE (12 July 1803 – 24 February 1873) was a Scottish divine and philanthropist, born at Brechin in Angus (at that time also called Forfarshire). He was one of the most popular preachers of his day in Scotland, and was associated with many forms of philanthropy—especially temperance and Ragged Schools, of which he was a founder. He was born on 12 July 1803 the son of David Guthrie, a banker, and later Provost of Brechin. Thomas grew to a height of six foot and three inches.

Guthrie studied at Edinburgh University for both surgery and anatomy (under Dr Robert Knox) but then concentrated on Theology. He was licensed to preach in the Church of Scotland from 1825, but having established a reputation as an evangelical he had difficulty securing a parish and instead spent two years studying medicine and science in Paris. Following his return from Paris and a period of varied employment, including as a bank manager, he was eventually offered the living of Arbirlot in Angus by the Hon William Maule in 1830. Guthrie served as Minister of Arbirlot for eight years, and while there where he adopted a dramatic style of preaching suited to his rural congregation. As well as his training for the Ministry, his medical knowledge and experience was called upon in particular during an outbreak of cholera in the parish.

He was made Moderator of the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland in 1862. He was succeeded in 1863 by Rev Roderick McLeod. Other roles included manager of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, work for the Blind Asylum and work at the Night Refuge. Among his writings are The Gospel in Ezekiel (1855) and Plea for Ragged Schools (1847) and The City, its Sins and Sorrows (1857), "Christ and the Inheritance of the Saints" (1858), "The Way to Life", Speaking to the Heart", the "Life of Robert Flockhart", "Man and the Gospel" (1865), "The Angels Song" (1865), "The Parables" (1866), "Our Fathers Business" (1867), "Out of Harness" (1867), "Early Piety" (1869), "Studies of Character" (1868–70) and "Sundays Abroad" (1871).

Thomas Guthrie died at St Leonards-on-Sea in Sussex in 1873 and was buried in The Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh. His grave is in a commanding position, terminating the main central avenue at its southern end. His will left his copy of the National Covenant to the Free Church. His wife, Anne Burns (1810–1899), daughter of Rev James Burns of Brechin, is buried with him.

By the known Scottish listed sculptor Sir John Robert Steell RSA (Aberdeen 18 September 1804 – 15 September 1891) was a Scottish sculptor. His works have been exhibited in galleries around the world & au

Physical Dimensions
Height
52.5cm (20.67")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Antique Bronze Portrait Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103636
Dealers Internal Reference
620
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1 Scottish Lifesize Historic 19th Century Antique Bronze Sculpture Bust of Thomas Guthrie FRSE Philanthropist By Sir John Robert Steel RSA
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Impress your clients & guests in your office or home with this incredible detailed sculpture of Thomas Guthrie.
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
fig 1. A 19th-century dark brown patinated bronze portrait bust depicting a man with shoulder-length hair mounted on a square plinth base.
fig 1. Scottish 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Bust of Thomas Guthrie

Subject known person Thomas Guthrie shown in front profile, quarter length view, having such a fabulous charming patina which you will love & cherish, the detail is of museum quality totally amazing so crisp, with the lines on his forehead and he has such thick long hair, masculine facial features. With a part of his clothing robe gown also visible. He is looking directly at the viewer.

fig 2. A 19th-century dark brown patinated bronze portrait bust depicting a man with shoulder-length hair mounted on a square plinth base.
fig 2. Scottish 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Bust of Thomas Guthrie

A rather nice display size being 52.5 cm high and 26 cm in depth.

Signed & dated on the back by known sculptor Steell for Sir John Robert Steell RSA.

In our opinion this is an examplary example of his work.

fig 3. A 19th-century dark brown patinated bronze portrait bust depicting a man with shoulder-length hair mounted on a square plinth base.
fig 3. Scottish 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Bust of Thomas Guthrie

Made from the finest cast bronze, underneath with original red velvet lining. Extremely heavy weighing around 25kg estimate.

Origin from Scotland.

Circa 1856 mid 19th century Victorian era.

Provenance from a high end southern Shire auction & now in collection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.

fig 4. A 19th-century dark brown patinated bronze portrait bust depicting a man with shoulder-length hair mounted on a square plinth base.
fig 4. Scottish 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Bust of Thomas Guthrie

Highly desirable sought after by collectors.

Perfect to suit and home interior design theme.

Biography of Thomas Guthrie FRSE (12 July 1803 – 24 February 1873) was a Scottish divine and philanthropist, born at Brechin in Angus (at that time also called Forfarshire). He was one of the most popular preachers of his day in Scotland, and was associated with many forms of philanthropy—especially temperance and Ragged Schools, of which he was a founder. He was born on 12 July 1803 the son of David Guthrie, a banker, and later Provost of Brechin. Thomas grew to a height of six foot and three inches.

fig 5. A 19th-century dark brown patinated bronze portrait bust depicting a man with shoulder-length hair mounted on a square plinth base.
fig 5. Scottish 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Bust of Thomas Guthrie

Guthrie studied at Edinburgh University for both surgery and anatomy (under Dr Robert Knox) but then concentrated on Theology. He was licensed to preach in the Church of Scotland from 1825, but having established a reputation as an evangelical he had difficulty securing a parish and instead spent two years studying medicine and science in Paris. Following his return from Paris and a period of varied employment, including as a bank manager, he was eventually offered the living of Arbirlot in Angus by the Hon William Maule in 1830. Guthrie served as Minister of Arbirlot for eight years, and while there where he adopted a dramatic style of preaching suited to his rural congregation. As well as his training for the Ministry, his medical knowledge and experience was called upon in particular during an outbreak of cholera in the parish.

fig 6. A 19th-century dark brown patinated bronze portrait bust depicting a man with shoulder-length hair mounted on a square plinth base.
fig 6. Scottish 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Bust of Thomas Guthrie

He was made Moderator of the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland in 1862. He was succeeded in 1863 by Rev Roderick McLeod. Other roles included manager of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, work for the Blind Asylum and work at the Night Refuge. Among his writings are The Gospel in Ezekiel (1855) and Plea for Ragged Schools (1847) and The City, its Sins and Sorrows (1857), "Christ and the Inheritance of the Saints" (1858), "The Way to Life", Speaking to the Heart", the "Life of Robert Flockhart", "Man and the Gospel" (1865), "The Angels Song" (1865), "The Parables" (1866), "Our Fathers Business" (1867), "Out of Harness" (1867), "Early Piety" (1869), "Studies of Character" (1868–70) and "Sundays Abroad" (1871).

fig 7. A 19th-century dark brown patinated bronze portrait bust depicting a man with shoulder-length hair mounted on a square plinth base.
fig 7. Scottish 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Bust of Thomas Guthrie

Thomas Guthrie died at St Leonards-on-Sea in Sussex in 1873 and was buried in The Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh. His grave is in a commanding position, terminating the main central avenue at its southern end. His will left his copy of the National Covenant to the Free Church. His wife, Anne Burns (1810–1899), daughter of Rev James Burns of Brechin, is buried with him.

fig 8. A 19th-century dark brown patinated bronze portrait bust depicting a man with shoulder-length hair mounted on a square plinth base.
fig 8. Scottish 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Bust of Thomas Guthrie

By the known Scottish listed sculptor Sir John Robert Steell RSA (Aberdeen 18 September 1804 – 15 September 1891) was a Scottish sculptor. His works have been exhibited in galleries around the world & au

Height
52.5cm (20.67")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Antique Bronze Portrait Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103636
Dealers Internal Ref
620
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During the 19th century, bronze portrait busts were widely commissioned across Europe to commemorate influential religious leaders, scholars, and public figures. These sculptures reflected the Victorian interest in portraiture, classical artistic traditions, and public memorialisation.

Sculptors typically employed the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting technique to pour molten bronze into detailed moulds. The cast metal was subsequently hand-chased to refine facial features and drapery before a chemical patina was applied to achieve a deep, durable colour.

Authentic period bronzes display crisp hand-chiselled details, realistic weight, and a genuine aged patina showing natural wear on raised edges. Foundries often stamped maker marks, foundry seals, or sculptor signatures into the base or rear of the cast.

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