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19th Century Marble Bust of Sir Thomas Spencer Wells, circa 1879
$5,545.10per set
About
Sir Thomas Wells was an illustrious surgeon and President of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1883 and was also Surgeon to the Household of Queen Victoria from 1863-1896.there is so much more which he achieved and we have a full history of Sir Wells,and his sculptor,who was also an eminent surgeon which we have researched and are happy to share.
Please see: Wells, Sir Thomas Spencer-biographical entry-
1) Plarr's Lives of the Fellows
2) Wikisource and Wikipedia
The family of Sir Thomas Spencer Wells,Baronet,F.R.C.S.91818-1897),thence by descent.
Literature Sources
Algernon Graves's 1906 "The Royal Academy of Arts.A complete Dictionary of contributors...1769-1904" Where it lists on Page 61 of volume 5 reads:"Liebreich,R,Sculptor,18 Albemarle Street.1879,1471,T.Spencer Wells, F.R.C.S., bust, marble".
Details
- CreatorRichard Liebreich (Sculptor)
- DimensionsHeight: 67.3 in. (170.95 cm)Width: 22.4 in. (56.9 cm)Depth: 15.7 in. (39.88 cm)
- Sold AsSet of 2
- StyleVictorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacture1879
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use.
- Seller LocationLondon, GB
- Reference Number
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- ShippingRates vary by destination and complexity. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Estimated Customs Duties & Taxes to the Continental US: $0.Ships From: London, United Kingdom
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