Lot 629

Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 21st of February 2024

Charles Francis Fuller (1830-1875), a carved marble head and shoulders portrait bust of Queen Alexandra 66cm h x 42cm w x 30cm d Provenance: The bust was a gift from Queen Alexandria on the occasion of the 5th Lord Garvagh's christening and was displayed in the family home at Marble Arch. At the demolition of the house in the late 1920's, the bust was placed into storage at Coutt's & Co in the Strand where it remained until the bank was demolished. At this time it was gifted to Lord Garvagh's solicitor.