Late C19th Patinated Plaster Library Portrait Bust Study of the Greek Classical Poet , Homer .

Name: Late C19th Patinated Plaster Library Portrait Bust Study of the Greek Classical Poet , Homer .
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA689333
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by M Lees and Sons

Description

Late C19th patinated plaster library portrait bust study of the classical poet , Homer .

Well-modelled bust study of the Greek poet Homer (c. 750 BCE ) , darkly patinated to resemble bronze . The bust is shown draped in traditional clothing to the shoulders and raised on a socle base inscribed to the front in Greek lettering .

Homer is perhaps the greatest of all the epic poets and his legendary status was well established by the time of Classical Athens . Amongst other works , he composed two major works , the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Good mid-scale classical plaster bust to add decorative and academic interest and gravitas to a classically-inspired interior or library setting.

In good original condition with no damage or repairs. Minor chips to edges commensurate with age .

H 16”

W 12”

D 5”

England c. 1880

Physical Dimensions

Height

40cm (15.75")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA689333

Dealers Internal Reference

ML 203

Dealers Notes

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Description

Late C19th patinated plaster library portrait bust study of the classical poet , Homer .

Well-modelled bust study of the Greek poet Homer (c. 750 BCE ) , darkly patinated to resemble bronze .

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The bust is shown draped in traditional clothing to the shoulders and raised on a socle base inscribed to the front in Greek lettering.

M Lees and Sons

fig 1. Late C19th patinated plaster library portrait bust study of the Greek classical poet , Homer . — fig 1. Late C19th Patinated Plaster Library Portrait Bust Study of the Greek Classical Poet , Homer .

Homer is perhaps the greatest of all the epic poets and his legendary status was well established by the time of Classical Athens . Amongst other works , he composed two major works , the Iliad and the Odyssey.