Attributed to John van Nost the Younger (Flemish/British, 1713-1780): A sculpted terracotta bust of David la Touche II The sitter looking slightly to sinister and clad in a collared jacket and tied stock wearing a tasseled capm 55cm high, 47cm wide, 22cm deep approx Footnotes: John van Nost the Younger (Flemish/British, 1713-1780), the likely son or nephew of Flemish born British sculptor John Van Nost, was best known for his work produced in Ireland during the mid-18th century. His career began as an apprentice to Henry Scheemakers in 1726 with whom he stayed with for seven years, and he was likely to have worked under the helm of his father or uncle. Following his move to Dublin in 1749, he executed numerous portrait busts, public monuments, and equestrian statues, notably a statue of George III for Dublin City Hall. His bust of famous actor David Garrick (1717-1779) was popularly reproduced and copied. Another significant bust he produced, depicting George III in 1767, is now housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum. The present terracotta bust depicts the businessman David La Touche, who made his fortune as a banker in Dublin in the early 18th century. The marble bust of David La Touche by John van Nost is held in The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in California, accession number 67.54: https://huntington.emuseum.com/objects/3098/david-la-touche-irish-huguenot-banker This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue and/or after-sale information, sent out to all buyers post-sale. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (The Packengers, Unit 9, Abbey Mead Industrial Park, Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1HU, England, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue and/or after-sale information, sent out to all buyers post-sale. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 10 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing