A Parian figure of Lord Roberts by Robinson & Leadbeater

A Parian figure of Lord Roberts by Robinson and Leadbeater, shown standing with his hand resting on an ornate pedestal.   Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts, (1832 –1914) was an officer initially in the Bengal Army and later in the British Army. Among other military engagements, he fought in the Indian Rebellion (where he was awarded the Victoria Cross) , the second Anglo-Afghan War and the second Boer War (where he was in command of the British forces).

As well as the R&L logo, the following is engraved on the back of the bust: “ W C Lawton Sculpt Copyright August 31 1900”.  

This figure is illustrated in the “Parian Phenomenon” Page 228  Figure 733.

Height 27½cm (11”)

Condition Excellent