19th-century painted plaster bust after the marble original by Sir Francis Chantrey (1781-1841), depicting Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) in three-quarter right profile with tousled hair and direct gaze, draped plaid shawl over toga-style shoulders, on circular socle base.



Likely from a London figure-maker similar to P. Sarti or De Ville; Chantrey's canonical model, cast widely for Regency/Victorian interiors.



15 1/2 inches wide by 9 1/2 inches deep by 22 1/2 inches tall


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Presents well with stable condition appropriate to age. Overall crazing, small chips and losses, repaired chip to rear of socle, minor soil.

Origin:
United Kingdom

Materials & Techniques:
Plaster

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Portrait
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Presents well with stable condition appropriate to age. Overall crazing, small chips and losses, repaired chip to rear of socle, minor soil.