A good Parian bust of William Gladstone by Robinson & Leadbeater

A good quaity Parian bust of William Gladstone, unmarked but by Robinson & Leadbeater. Mark on reverse: Rt. Hon. W E Gladstone MP. Separate socle with bolt. 

William Ewart Gladstone (1809 – 1898) was a politician (initially a Tory, later a Liberal) who served 4 terms as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.  Gladstone was modelled in Parian by a number of makers. This bust is illustrated on page 230 of The Parian Phenomenon, fig 750. Robinson & Leadbeater made busts of politicians, musicians and other prominent members of society in a range of sizes.

Height 29½ cm (11½”)

Condition: This bust is in very good condition with a small burst bubble to the lapel and at the rear and a shaving off the left edge of his bow tie, only apparent by touch. There are some brown kiln spots on the bust – please see photos.