George II Lead Bust By John Cheere
A fine and rare, George II lead bust on marble socle of Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke ( 1678 – 1751 ) most probably sculpted by Louis Francois Roubiliac and cast by John Cheere circa 1738. Beautifully modelled, finely cast and in very good condition.
Provenance:
Formerly the property of the Hon. Stephen Tennant.
The Heim Gallery, London
English circa 1738
I would like to thank David Bridgwater for his in depth research into this bust, with the attribution of the modelling to Roubiliac and to the subject being 1st Viscount Bolingbrook ( previously attributed as Lord Oxford ) I have an in depth paper, prepared by David available by request. You can also find Davids blog on 18th century Art, Architecture and Sculpture online https://bathartandarchitecture.blogspot.com
Provenance:
Formerly the property of the Hon. Stephen Tennant.
The Heim Gallery, London
English circa 1738
I would like to thank David Bridgwater for his in depth research into this bust, with the attribution of the modelling to Roubiliac and to the subject being 1st Viscount Bolingbrook ( previously attributed as Lord Oxford ) I have an in depth paper, prepared by David available by request. You can also find Davids blog on 18th century Art, Architecture and Sculpture online https://bathartandarchitecture.blogspot.com
H 28 1/2" x W 20" x D 10"
Price On Application
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