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Antique Bronze Bust of Lord Byron

$2,560.55
£1,875
€2,205.19
CA$3,513.18
A$3,925.39
CHF 2,053.41
MX$48,137.88
NOK 26,238.75
SEK 24,881.28
DKK 16,458.51
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An antique patinated bronze bust of Lord Byron (1788-1824). In large scale, this sculpture of the influential poet is a stunning feature for a period property. Stood on a stepped large rectangular base, this impressive patinated bronze gives a striking lustrous finish to this striking piece. Lord Byron (1788-1824) Lord Byron was a British romantic poet and satirist known for capturing the imagination of Europe with his renowned poetry and characterful lifestyle. He was often known as a 'gloomy egoist' in his autobiographical poem Childe Harold's Pilgrimage in the late 19th century. Lord Byron is now more generally esteemed for the satiric realism of fictional character Don Juan.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. To the bottom of the pedestal the back left has a small split to the joint. There is an area of discolouration to the base of the plinth to the front.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9363501stDibs: LU2096343191872

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