Temple of Sun
Elizabeth Ratcliffe (Chester c.1735 - Liverpool c.1810)
Category
Models
Date
1773
Materials
Giltwood, mother-of-pearl, stone and glass
Measurements
1620 mm (H); 890 mm (W); 610 mm (D)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham (Accredited Museum)
NT 1147092.1
Summary
Model; Temple of Sun - An 18th century model of the ruins of the Temple of Sun at Palmyra, in mother-of-pearl, by Elizabeth Ratcliffe; contained in a contemporary carved, gilt and glazed case on a carved and gilt stand in the full neo-classical tradition. The fluted frieze is punctuated by stiff acanthus leaves and an oval patera; the square tapering legs truncated at the tops, with acanthus 'capitals', applied with carved paterae, ribbons and husk garlands. The stand perhaps by Thomas Fentham. Fragment of label on the underside 'Ruins of the Temple of the Sun at Palymra E.R. 1773'.
Provenance
Probably based on plate in Robert Wood's 'The Ruins'. Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On the underside.: Ruins of the Temple of the Sun at Palymra E.R. 1773
Makers and roles
Elizabeth Ratcliffe (Chester c.1735 - Liverpool c.1810), maker