Alfred Drury Ra (british 1856-1944) Bronze Portrait Bust Of Elsie Doncaster

Alfred Edward Briscoe Drury (British, 1856-1944), a bronze portrait bust of Elsie Doncaster, on a swept ebonised wood base.

Marks: Signed and dated in the bronze “A Drury 1911”

Measurements:
Height (overall): 37.5 cm (14.8 in)
Height of bust: 25 cm (9.8 in)
Width: 19.5 cm (7.8 in)
Depth: 12.5 cm (4.9 in)
Weight: 2.9 kg (6.4 lb)

Condition: Very good condition. Light wear only - some scuffs to the ebonised base.

Notes: (From “Sir Alfred Gilbert and the New Sculpture” p.22) “The subject of this work is the daughter of the Doncasters, who were friends with Drury. He used each of the daughters as the inspiration for one of his works. Clarrie was the model for the sculptures of “Morning” and “Evening” in the City Square, Leeds. Gracie was the model for the bust known as “The Age of Innocence”, but for this, his most charming work, he gave no allegorical title, just a simple portrait title.”

References:
Sir Alfred Gilbert and the New Sculpture. London: The Fine Art Society and Robert Bowman, 2008. Pp. 22-23
Sotheby's, London Rugs And Carpets - Furniture And Decorations - Sculpture And Works Of Art, 19 Apr 1999, Lot # 425 (as “Bust of Gracie Doncaster”) (sold £2,530 inc premium)
Sotheby's, Billingshurst, West Sussex, 30 Jan 2001, Lot # 923 (as “Portrait Bust of a Young Girl”) (sold £3,795 inc premium)

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