Listed Artist Thomas Stuart Burnett (1853-1888) Signed Bronze Of Thomas Carlyle

Description: Winner receives a signed bronze relief plaque by well listed Royal Scottish Academy artist Thomas Stuart Burnett (1853-1888). It is signed & dated what we believe is 1869 along the right side, seen magnified in picture 4. The piece depicts a portrait of well known Scottish philosopher Thomas Carlyle. The piece is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, or repairs. It has a gorgeous, rich patina. The signature is clear, but the last digit of the date is partial rubbed. This little gem is ready for display. The plaque measures roughly 8.5" x 10". Below is some information about the artist, whose original bronzes do not come up for sale often. Please feel free to ask us any questions you may have prior to bidding or making an offer. Thank you for checking out our listing. Thomas Stuart Burnett ARSA (1853-1888) was a Scottish sculptor in the 19th century. His two principal claims to fame is as one of the chosen sculptors of the figures depicting characters from the novels of Sir Walter Scott on the Scott Monument on Princes Street in Edinburgh and for the famous sculpture of Robinson Crusoe at Alexander Selkirk’s birthplace of Lower Largo in Fife. He was born in Edinburgh, the son of James Burnett, a lithographic printer and Japanner living at 34 Toddrick's Wynd on the Royal Mile. He studied under William Brodie and at the School Board of the Trustees on Picardy Place (run by the trustees of the Royal Scottish Academy). There he won their gold medal for the year in 1875. In 1876 he entered the RSA Life School, focussing upon the human form and won the Stuart Prize in 1880.In 1881 he is recorded as living with William Geddes at Gowan Brae Cottage, Perth Street, Perth. He was elected an Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1883. He died in Edinburgh in 1888 and is buried in the north section of the original Dean Cemetery, towards the western end, with his wife Margaret Irving. The red sandstone Celtic cross is eroding but has a fine profile head of Burnett, sculpted by John Stevenson Rhind. All of our items have been stored in a temperature controlled environment with no pets or smoking allowed. We strive to provide a wide array of artwork, antiques, and collectibles for everyone from the casual collector to other gallery owners. Whether you are a collector or a reseller, we will always try to work with you to the best of our ability to sell you the item you are interested in. We are always adding new treasures to our collection so please feel free to make an offer, as we constantly are turning over our inventory and need to free space up for our newest finds. We will never decline or ignore an offer. We look at every offer and if we don't accept it, we will make a fair counter offer. We took a few months off of Ebay to move our inventory in to a larger space but we are now back, better than ever. Please check our 100% seller feedback to see that we describe our items accurately and take much care in packing our items so they arrive safe and fast. We always offer free shipping within the United States and also offer international shipping at very reasonable rates. If you are bidding from another country, please contact us prior to making a bid or offer so we can quote you a fair shipping cost. If you have any questions, please message us prior to bidding or making an offer and we will respond within 24 hours. Thank you for checking out our listing, and we look forward to dealing with you. ***FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE UNITED STATES*** ***WE SHIP WORLDWIDE! PLEASE CONTACT US PRIOR TO BIDDING OR MAKING AN OFFER FOR REASONABLE RATES ON INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING***

Price: 995 USD

Location: Hudson, New York

End Time: 2024-12-22T22:59:57.000Z

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