Parian bust of the Duke of Wellington, probably Coalbrookdale

A large and impressive Parian bust of Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, from Weigall, c 1852. The modelling is very crisp and fine. The socle is integrated with the bust. This bust has the following engraved on the back: ‘Modelled from sittings taken on August 6, 9 and 11 & Nov 18 1851 by H Weigall 27 Somerset Street‘.  The sittings would have taken place about a year before Wellington’s death in September 1852 at the age of 83.  The bust has no manufacturer’s mark but is identical to the bust by Coalbrookdale (aka John Rose & Co (later Coalport)).

Height 33cm (13“)

The bust is illustrated in the “Parian Phenomenon” Page 244 fig 820.

Condition Excellent.