£400 - £600
A PLASTER CAST OF THE HEAD OF DR SAMUEL JOHNSON after Joseph Nollekens, RA BY D BRUCCIANI & CO OR THEIR SUCCESSORS, 19TH C 33cm h, inscribed DR JOHNSON BY NOLLEKENS D BRUCCCIANI & CO LONDON 244, white painted
Nollekens' marble bust exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1777 is the only sculpture of Dr Johnson to be taken from life.
One or two tiny chips and old dirt/grime
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
24% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
25.8% inc VAT*
