Plaster Library Bust of poet Robert Burns c1840

Plaster Library Bust of poet Robert Burns c1840

A  rather nice, large (life size) plaster library bust of the Scottish Regency period poet & national hero of the day,  Robbie  (Robert) Burns, by Agostini, of the marvellously named Liquorpond St London. With many layers of later white paint, original circular socle. The back of the bust with makers name & address inscribed ‘Agostini,  Liquorpond St London‘ . The  street, once a hive for artists, no longer exists. Large period plaster busts in good condition are rare.
Ht 75cm
UK c 1840
Price inc GST $1,850

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