King Charles II (1630-1685)
British (English) School
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Plaster
Measurements
596 x 546 mm
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Sudbury Hall (Children's Country House), Derbyshire
NT 653262
Summary
Plaster sculpture, King Charles II (1630-1685). A portrait bust. The white plaster is veined in grey to simulate marble. The bust shows the king in classical pose with bare breast under classical drape, wearing a long wig, facing left. Formerly on a plain black stand (height 178 mm (7 in), diameter 229 mm (9 in)) that is now missing.
Provenance
Vernon collection transferred to the Treasury in 1967 following death of 9th Lord Vernon, and transferred to The National Trust in 1967.
Makers and roles
British (English) School, sculptor