Lot 215
  • 215

Joseph Durham A.R.A

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Joseph Durham A.R.A
  • Pride
  • signed J. DURHAM ARA / 1867 to base of figure.
  • white carrara marble
  • height 4 ft. 4 in.
  • 132 cm

Condition

Overall good condition; restoration to thumb of the figure's left hand; rubbing and wear to the figure's tiara, some stains and marks to the cape especially to the back; large chip to the top front left corner of the base.
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Catalogue Note

Joseph Durham studied in london under the sculptors John Francis and Edward Hodges Baily. He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1835 submiting to the academy 120 works during his lifetime.