Portrait Bust of a Physician C.1900

Name: Portrait Bust of a Physician C.1900
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1166252
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Superb plaster portrait bust of medical interest c.1900. Head and shoulders length bust of a gentleman, depicted naked in the Classical tradition, with combed hair and a splendid pair of long mutton chop sideburns. Raised on a 9" x 8" plinth featuring at a front the Bowl of Hygieia with a serpent and chalice, an ancient symbol associated with pharmacy and the medical profession. Original terracotta coloured finish. Excellent condition.

Width: 13" (33 cm)

Height: 23" (58.5 cm)

Depth: 8" (20.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

58.5cm (23.03")

Width

33cm (12.99")

Depth

20.5cm (8.07")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1166252

Dealers Internal Reference

36982

Dealers Notes

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Description

Superb plaster portrait bust of medical interest c.1900.

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Head and shoulders length bust of a gentleman, depicted naked in the Classical tradition, with combed hair and a splendid pair of long mutton chop sideburns.

Collinge Antiques

Raised on a 9" x 8" plinth featuring at a front the Bowl of Hygieia with a serpent and chalice, an ancient symbol associated with pharmacy and the medical profession. Original terracotta coloured finish. Excellent condition.

Width: 13" (33 cm)

Height: 23" (58.5 cm)

Depth: 8" (20.5 cm)