Neptune
previously catalogued as by Andrew Carpenter (c.1677 - London 1737)
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
1730
Materials
Lead and stone
Measurements
900 mm (Width) x 550 mm (Depth); 1070 mm (L); 1120 mm (Width); 800 mm (Width); 550 mm (L)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Fountains and Studley Royal, North Yorkshire
NT 530884
Summary
Lead sculpture, Neptune by Andrew Carpenter (c.1677 - London 1737), 1730. A statue of the god of the sea, wearing a crown, flowing cape and holding a trident in his right hand. Standing astride two shells with a dolphin to the rear. Mounted on a stone plinth.
Provenance
Commissioned by John Aislabie (1670-1742)
Marks and inscriptions
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Makers and roles
previously catalogued as by Andrew Carpenter (c.1677 - London 1737) , workshop