The Estates of James Bisback & Jonny Kalisch

November 09, 2015

LOT 1

Lot 1

English Parian Bust of Captain Matthew Webb, c.1875

English Parian Bust of Captain Matthew Webb, c.1875
Lot 1 Details
English Parian Bust of Captain Matthew Webb, c.1875

on a waisted socle and columnar plinth inscribed ‘SWAM ACROSS THE ENGLISH CHANNEL AUGUST 24th 1875’
height 25.4" — 64.5 cm.
printed marks in brown: Published as the Act directs / (see 54 George III, C, 56) / BY / J.S. CRAPPER of HANLEY / AND / C. MARSH of WOLSTANTON, / By special consent and assistance of / CAPTAIN MATTHEW WEBB. / December 6th 1875

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
English Parian Bust of Captain Matthew Webb, c.1875
  • English Parian Bust of Captain Matthew Webb, c.1875
Note:

Captain Matthew Webb (1848-83) was the first person to swim the English Channel unaided. He died tragically in 1883, attempting to swim across the whirlpool rapids at Niagara Falls

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition http://www.antiquestradegazette.com/news/2004/oct/20/webb-feat-remembered-in-porcelain/

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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