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Lot 260: After William Behnes (1795-1864): A 19th carved white marble bust of a gentleman

Est: £2,000 GBP - £3,000 GBP
BonhamsLondon, United KingdomJanuary 20, 2010

Item Overview

Description

looking forward with furrowed brow, wearing a toga, on a waisted socle, signed to the reverse 'W Behnes Sculpr London', 75cm high

Artist or Maker

Notes


William Behnes (1795-1864) was an English sculptor brought up in Dublin. He entered the R.A. Schools in 1813, and began sculpting around 1819 after taking lessons from P F Chenu. One of his earliest sitters was Queen Victoria, and in 1837 he was appointed Sculptor In Ordinary to the Queen.

Auction Details

Silver & Objects of Vertu

by
Bonhams
January 20, 2010, 12:00 AM GMT

101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK