A medium Parian bust of Gladstone probably by R & L

A fine bust of William Gladstone with a separate socle, marked on reverse “Rt Hon W E Gladstone MP and dating from the last quarter of the 19^th century.  No maker’s mark but probably by Robinson and Leadbeater. These busts were made in a variety of sizes and a larger version is illustrated on page 230 of The Parian Phenomenon, fig 750.

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.

Height 24cm (9½“)

Condition Excellent