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LODESTAR DECORATIVE

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Item Details

Set of six engravings from 1821 in three frames after illustrations by William Alexander (b.1767 - d.1816). These illustrations reference some of the Roman Hellenistic busts of Greek gods and philosophers held in the British Museum and are highly detailed and highly accurate.


Presented in wonderful bespoke period-sympathetic aged wooden frames with the gilt inlay behind the glass, which adds a wonderful depth.


Bust details as follows:


Sophocles (top left) Engraved by William Angus


Epicurus (bottom left) Engraved by William Skelton


Dionysus (top middle) Engraved by William Henry Worthington


Dionysus (bottom middle) Engraved by Edward Scriven


Pericles (top right) Engraved by Bernard Picart


Homer (bottom right) Engraved by William Bromley


Dimensions (each frame):


Height: 620mm


Width: 355mm

  • Period:
    • Price: £995.00
    • €1,181 Euro
    • $1,316 US Dollar
  • Location: Warwickshire