A good Parian bust of Benjamin Disraeli by Robinson and Leadbeater

A good quality Parian bust of Benjamin Disraeli with a separate socle. Unmarked but by Robinson and Leadbeater and dating from the last quarter of the 19^th century. These busts were made in a variety of sizes and this one is illustrated on page 230 of The Parian Phenomenon, fig 750.

Benjamin Disraeli (1804 – 1881), later 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, was a Tory (later Conservative) politician who served twice as Prime Minister of Great Britain and as Leader of the Opposition during the Whig (Liberal) Governments. Earlier roles in government included Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons.

Disraeli was a favourite of Queen Victoria.  In parallel with his political career, he wrote and published novels throughout his life as well as some poetry and works of non-fiction.

This bust has a label for the Richard Dennis Parian Exhibition held in London in December 1984 which preceded the publication of The Parian Phenomenon by Richard Dennis in 1989.

Height 29cm (11½ “)

Condition: Excellent