Fine Art Sale
Lot 114
A DERBY FIGURE OF JOHN WILKES
A DERBY FIGURE OF JOHN WILKES, C1820 standing at a pedestal with quill in hand and scrolls inscribed BILL OF RIGHTS and MAGNACHARTA, gilt emblems of state at his feet, on gilt cut cornered Greek key base, 30cm h incised No 126The model was adapted from a portrait by Nathaniel Dance and is based on the monument to Shakespeare by Peter Sheemakers in Westminster Abbey.
Estimate: £200 - 250
Sold for £250