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19th Century Carved Marble Bust of a Nymph by Robert Physick

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A Carved Marble Bust of a Nymph By Robert Physick (1815-1882) Carved from Carrara marble, the female bust signed and dated to the base "Robt Physick. Sculp : 1875." English, circa 1875 Dimensions: H: 23.5 in / 59 cm A marble bust of a "Bacchante" by Physick was shown at the Royal Manchester Institution in 1876, possibly the present bust. The Physick family generated a number of sculptors and artists from the late 18th through to the close of the 19th century, including John Physick, who became a student of J W Waterhouse RA; Robert Physick, a 'marble carver' is recorded at 20 Carlton Street. Robert attended the Royal Academy Schools in 1837, where he won a silver medal in 1840. His son, William Valentine Physick, born in 1843, was also described as a marble carver and likewise exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1864-71, and at the British Institution in 1868.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1875
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use. Width & Depth are approximate. Please contact us for more detailed measurements.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 97171stDibs: LU954728232342
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