The Hon. Charles James Fox
Bust
ca. 1802-1803 (made)
ca. 1802-1803 (made)
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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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Title | The 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Accession number | A.1:1-1945 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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