Philip Rundell (1743-1827)
Bust
ca. 1827 (made)
ca. 1827 (made)
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Philip Rundell (1743-1827) was a prominent figure in the silver trade in the 19th century; on his death he was said to be 'the wealthiest tradesman in the Kingdom'. Purchased jointly by the Departments of Sculpture and Metalwork, this bust is displayed in the Museum's newly refurbished Silver Galleries. It is probably a posthumous portrait.
The sculptor of the present piece, William Grinsell Nicholl (1796-1871) is chiefly known for his architectural work, including the frieze and pediment for the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge and the pediment for St George's Hall, Liverpool. He exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1822-1861.
The sculptor of the present piece, William Grinsell Nicholl (1796-1871) is chiefly known for his architectural work, including the frieze and pediment for the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge and the pediment for St George's Hall, Liverpool. He exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1822-1861.
Object details
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| Title | Philip Rundell (1743-1827) (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Marble |
| Brief description | Bust, marble, of Philip Rundell, by William Grinsell Nicholl, England, ca. 1827 |
| Physical description | Then sitter is shown facing frontally wearing simple drapery in the classical style. The front is inscribed and the side signed. |
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| Object history | Commissioned by Joseph Neeld of Grittelton (the sitter's nephew); given to Drapers' Hall, London by Neeld in 1827; sold at Sotheby's 1995, for £2,823. |
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| Summary | Philip Rundell (1743-1827) was a prominent figure in the silver trade in the 19th century; on his death he was said to be 'the wealthiest tradesman in the Kingdom'. Purchased jointly by the Departments of Sculpture and Metalwork, this bust is displayed in the Museum's newly refurbished Silver Galleries. It is probably a posthumous portrait. The sculptor of the present piece, William Grinsell Nicholl (1796-1871) is chiefly known for his architectural work, including the frieze and pediment for the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge and the pediment for St George's Hall, Liverpool. He exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1822-1861. |
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| Accession number | A.1-1995 |
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| Record created | February 26, 2003 |
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