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The Hon. Charles James Fox

Bust
ca. 1802-1803 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a version of Nolleken's second bust of Charles James Fox which was one of the sculptor's 'stock' pieces. Nollekens is known to have made two busts of the famous statesman during his lifetime, both of which were exhibited at the Royal Academy, one with a wig in 1791 and a second one in 1802. Many replicas of both busts were made, and other versions are recorded at Holland House, Carlton House and Shugborough Hall.


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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Bust
  • Base
TitleThe Hon. Charles James Fox (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Marble
Brief description
Bust, marble, The Hon. Charles James Fox, by Joseph Nollekens, England, ca. 1802-3
Physical description
Bust in marble. The subject is represented looking half right. His hair is cut short. Shoulders and breast are draped in the classical manner. The edge of a pleated garment shows beneath the throat. Incised on the back 'J.NOLLEKENS, R.A. SCULP.' Several drill marks on the right cheek and one on the right side of the nose.
Dimensions
  • Height: 72.7cm
  • Width: 52cm
  • Depth: 30cm
Object history
Given by Dr W.L Hildburgh, F.S.A after being on loan since 1937. Bought by him at Christie's at an unrecorded sale.
Subject depicted
Associations
Summary
This is a version of Nolleken's second bust of Charles James Fox which was one of the sculptor's 'stock' pieces. Nollekens is known to have made two busts of the famous statesman during his lifetime, both of which were exhibited at the Royal Academy, one with a wig in 1791 and a second one in 1802. Many replicas of both busts were made, and other versions are recorded at Holland House, Carlton House and Shugborough Hall.
Bibliographic references
  • Rosenblum, Robert, Citizens and Kings: Portraits in the Age of Revolution, 1760-1830, London: Royal Academy of Arts, 2007. no.96 Whinney, M. Sculpture in Britain 1530 to 1830. (revised by J. Physick), London, 1988, (second edition), p.464, note 20.
  • cf. Clay, A et al. British Sculpture in the Lady Lever Art Gallery National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside, Liverpool, 1999, p. 66.
  • Wilson, D, 'Nollekens and Fox in the temple. The 'Armitstead bust', The British Art Journal IV, no. 3, n.102 on p.79.
  • Bilbey, Diane with Trusted, Marjorie. British Sculpture 1470 to 2000. A Concise Catalogue of the Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum. London: V& A Publications, 2002. pp. 98-99. cat. no. 133.
  • Whinney, Margaret. English Sculpture : 1720 - 1830 / Victoria and Albert Museum, London, London : Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1971, p. 122, no. 38, illus. on pl. 123
Collection
Accession number
A.1:1-1945

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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