Rare, well carved, late 19th century beautifully figured alabaster bust of Scotland''s greatest son: the poet, lyricist and pioneer of the Romantic movement, Robert ''Rabbie'' Burns 1759–1796. Depicted in his typical 18th century waistcoat and overcoat with an elaborate lace cravat. inscribed ''BURNS''. Associated gilt bronze socle base. Perfect addition to any Burns night celebrations. Circa 1880.Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we h...