An Unknown Lady
William Behnes (London 1795 - London 1864)
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
1847 (signed and dated)
Materials
Marble
Measurements
737 x 483 mm (29 x 19 in)
Collection
Buscot and Coleshill Estates, Oxfordshire
NT 1510656
Summary
Marble, An Unknown Lady by William Behnes (London 1795 - London 1864), inscribed on the back: William Behnes London 1847. On circular socle. A portrait bust head turned to her right. Centre parting in hair, the front section looped back under ears, plaited and coiled with rest in bun. Off-the-shoulder dress, one strap over her shoulder.
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed on back "William Behnes London 1847"
Makers and roles
William Behnes (London 1795 - London 1864), sculptor