Furniture & Works of Art - 7th October 2014

Lot 506

Thomas Woolner R.A. (1825-1892). A portrait of William Charles Wentworth

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £4000

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Description

Thomas Woolner R.A. (1825-1892). A portrait of William Charles Wentworth, circular bronze relief plaque, signed and dated 'T. Woolner Sc 1854.', 21cm diameter, later mounted.

William Charles Wentworth (1790-1872) is a very important figure in Australian history. He was a poet, explorer, politician and journalist and was one of the leading figures of early colonial New South Wales.

Provenance: The collection of Ralph Holland (1917-2012), art historian.