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An Antique English Marble Bust of Oliver Cromwell
C. 1760, England
£6,975
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Wormelow, United Kingdom
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A large carved white statuary marble bust of 17th century MP, solider and Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell. Reclaimed from the garden of a property in Surrey, this bust depicts Cromwell as he is often seen in statuary, dressed as a military figure with high collar and armoured uniform, with a prominent brow and locks of curled hair. During the 18th century, there was a high demand for portraits of notable British figures from history resulting in the creation of various busts. We believe this Cr...