ATTRIBUTED TO SIR FRANCIS CHANTREY (1781-1841), CIRCA 1822-1830

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A CARVED MARBLE BUST OF GEORGE IV
ATTRIBUTED TO SIR FRANCIS CHANTREY (1781-1841), CIRCA 1822-1830
On a circular marble socle
20½ in. (52 cm.) high; 28¼ in. (71.7 cm.) high, overall

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Ian Grant Collection.
Bequeathed by the above to the present owner.

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Celia Harvey

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This famous image of George IV (1762-1830) originated in 1821, the year of his coronation, with Sir Thomas Lawrence's full-length portrait which established the King's 'official' likeness throughout his ten-year reign. The earliest recorded existing bust is at Chatsworth, which was commissioned by the 6th Duke of Devonshire in 1822. The present bust could well be one of the unsigned versions which were presented to the King and are now believed to be lost. There are two versions in the Royal Collection, dated 1828 and 1837, respectively.