Peter Anton von Verschaffelt A Rhinoceros called ‘Miss Clara’ (1738-1758) Bronze, Model and Cast: Perhaps Mannheim, Germany, about 1770 24.5 x 46.7 x 15 cm Plinth: 4 x 33 x 7.5 cm An enterprising Dutch sea captain, Douwe Mout van der Meer (1705-?), brought a young Indian rhinoceros to the Netherlands in 1741 and then … Read more
Louis-Francois Roubiliac Bust of Alexander Pope (1688-1744) London, about 1738 Terracotta 62.1 x 41 x 22 cm Plinth: 14.3 x 20.8 x 20.9 cm This magnificent terracotta bust was probably the life model for several other versions, including a marble dated 1738 (Leeds). Pope was the greatest poet and critic of his day, celebrated for works … Read more
Edgar Degas Dancer ready to dance, the right foot forward Paris, Model: about 1885-90; Cast: 1919-21 Bronze 56.5 x 32.2 x 21.5 cm This figure is one of more than 30 studies made of ballerinas by Degas, his favourite subject matter. The pose suggests a ballerina in class or on the stage, and was probably inspired … Read more