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Antique Early 19thc English Ivory Portrait Bust Lord Chancellor John Scott 1rst Earl of Eldon Pc Qc Legal and Historical Interest
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Antique Early 19thc English Ivory Portrait Bust Lord Chancellor John Scott 1rst Earl of Eldon Pc Qc Legal and Historical Interest

19th century
Description

An exceptional English carved ivory portrait bust of John Scott, the 1st Earl of Eldon, PC, QC, FRS, FSA (1751 – 1838) .

John Scott was born of humble origins in Newcastle. His grandfather had been clerk to a fitter. Educated at University College Oxford and the Middle Temple, Scott became a barrister and politician. He served as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain between 1801 and 1806 and again between 1807 and 1827.

Our ivory portait bust measures 8 cm in height. It dates from circa 1830, and has similarities with Eldon's portait bust by Frederick Tatham from 1832, which is in Lincoln's Inn. The two artworks are not identical, however.

The National Portrait Gallery mentions the existence of an undated Ivory carving, probably early, in private collection (Kent Portrait Survey (Ruckinge 2) 1969). Given the lapse of time, here is a possibility that this might be referring to our piece.

This is a remarkable piece of sculpture of a rare subject and it would make a wonderful gift to anyone in the legal profession or interested in British political history.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this piece to the 1800s.

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Description
An exceptional English carved ivory portrait bust of John Scott, the 1st Earl of Eldon, PC, QC, FRS, FSA (1751 – 1838) .

John Scott was born of humble origins in Newcastle. His grandfather had been clerk to a fitter.

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Educated at University College Oxford and the Middle Temple, Scott became a barrister and politician.
Skippings Fine Arts

He served as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain between 1801 and 1806 and again between 1807 and 1827.

fig 1. Antique early 19thC English ivory portrait bust Lord Chancellor John Scott 1rst Earl of Eldon PC QC Legal and historical interest
fig 1. Antique Early 19thc English Ivory Portrait Bust Lord Chancellor John Scott 1rst Earl of Eldon Pc Qc Legal and Historical Interest

Our ivory portait bust measures 8 cm in height. It dates from circa 1830, and has similarities with Eldon's portait bust by Frederick Tatham from 1832, which is in Lincoln's Inn. The two artworks are not identical, however.

fig 2. Antique early 19thC English ivory portrait bust Lord Chancellor John Scott 1rst Earl of Eldon PC QC Legal and historical interest
fig 2. Antique Early 19thc English Ivory Portrait Bust Lord Chancellor John Scott 1rst Earl of Eldon Pc Qc Legal and Historical Interest

The National Portrait Gallery mentions the existence of an undated Ivory carving, probably early, in private collection (Kent Portrait Survey (Ruckinge 2) 1969). Given the lapse of time, here is a possibility that this might be referring to our piece.

This is a remarkable piece of sculpture of a rare subject and it would make a wonderful gift to anyone in the legal profession or interested in British political history.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA553939
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)
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