Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 28th February 2017
Lot 69
A Copeland Parian bust of Nelson mid 19th century
Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £950
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Description
A Copeland Parian bust of Nelson mid 19th century, modelled by John Flaxman, wearing his naval uniform with starred epaulettes, and two medals around his neck, one inscribed 'Nile 1 August 1798', titled 'Horatio Nelson' in script at the top of the waisted square socle, a small chip to the top of the base, 34cm.
Cf. Richard Walker, The Nelson Portraits, p.267.