Bust
ca. 1855-1860 (made)
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Bust of composer George Frideric Handel in biscuit porcelain parian ware. Mounted on a circular plinth and bearing the label 'HANDEL'. He is portrayed wearing a cap and he faces to the right. He wears a loose coat over a high-collared skirt. The bust is fixed to the plinth by a metal rod and bust.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Biscuit porcelain parian, mounted |
| Brief description | Bust of composer George Frideric Handel in biscuit porcelain parian ware, J. Ridgway, Bates & Co., Shelton, ca. 1855-1860 |
| Physical description | Bust of composer George Frideric Handel in biscuit porcelain parian ware. Mounted on a circular plinth and bearing the label 'HANDEL'. He is portrayed wearing a cap and he faces to the right. He wears a loose coat over a high-collared skirt. The bust is fixed to the plinth by a metal rod and bust. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'HANDEL' (Inscribed on the plinth) |
| Credit line | Given by D.A. MacAlister, Esq. |
| Object history | After the original by L.F. Roubiliac in Windsor Castle. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.101-1967 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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