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Thomas Woolner (1825-1892),…
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Melbourne
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7-Dec-2024
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Thomas Woolner (1825-1892), important pair of bronze portrait plaques of Dr Godfrey Howitt and Phoebe Howitt of Melbourne, circa 1853. Both signed 'T. Woolner, Sc. 1853'. Housed in original circular timber frames. The plaques approximately 23 cm diameter, 27 cm each overall. Together with a book on Thomas Woolner 'Thomas Woolner R.A. His life in Letters' and a book on Pre-Raphaelite Art titled 'Dante Gabriel Rossetti', where Woolner is referred to on pages 17 and 31. Provenance: by direct family descent. Dr. Godfrey Howitt renowned early Melbourne public identity who emigrated to Melbourne in 1840. Howitt formed a close relationship with Woolner who also did a plaque of Mrs Howitt & other Melbourne dignitaries including Governor Latrobe.
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Sculpture/Statuary: Zother incl. carved Western ivory