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`Antique BRONZE BUST of John Bright by: THEED 1882` Bronze Bust of John Bright by William Theed the younger. Signed //:THEED Sc. 1882. The bust measures 5 1/2" tall x 5" wide. Weight is 1 lb 13.4 oz. Very nice patina. Please let me know if I can answer any additional questions. William Theed the Younger (1804-1891), Sculptor William Theed , also known as William Theed, the younger (1804-1891) was an English sculptor , the son of the sculptor and painter William Theed the elder (1764-1817). Although versatile and eclectic in his works, he specialised in portraiture , and his services were extensively used by the Royal Family . Initially trained by his father, William Theed the younger worked for several years in the studio of EH Baily the sculptor, and on 15 January 1820 was admitted to the Royal Academy Schools . In 1826 he went to Rome. In Rome, Theed is believed to have studied under Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen and Italian Pietro Tenerani , as well as John Gibson and Richard James Wyatt . he worked in marble creating statues and busts, including those for the duke of Lucca and the prince and princess of Capua. In 1844-5, after nearly 20 years in Rome, he received a commission from Prince Albert, then the prince consort, who had asked John Gibson (now a close friend of Theed) to send designs for statues to be placed in Osborne House. Theed returned to London in 1848 and soon established a highly successful professional practice. The major aspect of Theed's production, however, was portraiture, with which he received commissions for major commemorative statues. He died of old age on 9 September 1891 at his home in Kensington London. This bronze bust of John Bright was created just eight years before his death. History of John Bright: John Bright was born in Rochdale in 1811, the son of a Quaker cotton spinner. Quaker beliefs shaped his politics, which consisted mainly of demands for an end to social, political, or religious inequalities between individuals and between peoples. The Brights were benevolent employers, but their faith in self-help and independence placed Bright at the head of the manufacturers who opposed factory legislation, trade unions, and social reform. Bright concentrated upon denouncing the privileged political position of the agricultural landlords, which had enabled them to use parliament to pass the Corn Laws. Bright was a member of the Peace Society denouncing the Crimean War (1854-56). He blamed Lord Palmerston and the aristocracy for deluding the British people. He seconded the motion against the Conspiracy Bill that led to the fall of Palmerston's government. Bright pressed for less-authoritarian British rule in India both before and after the Indian Mutiny (1857) and strongly supported the Union against the slave-owning Confederacy during the American Civil War (1861-65). During the second half of 1866 Bright found himself the hero and chief mouthpiece of the reformers, accepted by both those who demanded universal suffrage and those who wanted more limited reform. Bright was influential in the Unionist group in parliament and was regarded as one of the most eloquent speakers of his time Bright died in 1889. PLEASE READ PAYMENT & SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS: Payment accepted via Paypal only! With payment being due within 3 days of auction end. If more than 3 days is required, please make contact at auction closing to discuss alternative arrangements. If no contact is made within 3 days, either by payment or communication, we reserve the right to extend a second offer to the next highest bidder/re-list item! Item will be shipped 1-2 business days after payment is recieved. Delivery Confirmation as well as handling costs are included in the shipping price. Please Note: Although I do provide worldwide shipping, tracking as well as Delivery Confirmation are not available after the package leaves the US...
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