A good quality Parian bust of William Gladstone unmarked but by Robinson & Leadbeater

A good quality, finely modelled Parian bust of William Gladstone, unmarked for manufacturer but by Robinson & Leadbeater. Marked on the reverse: Rt. Hon. W E Gladstone MP. The bust has a separate socle with a 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 several 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. There is a rattle from a loose piece of porcelain inside.