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Edward Wolfgang (active 1851)

Duke Ernest II of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1818 - 1893) signed & dated 1850

Marble | 80.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2008

Duke Ernest II of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1818 - 1893)

Edward Wolfgang (active 1851)

Duke Ernest II of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1818 - 1893) signed & dated 1850

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2023

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2023

Duke Ernest II of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1818 - 1893)

Edward Wolfgang (active 1851)

Duke Ernest II of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1818 - 1893) signed & dated 1850

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2023

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2023

Description

A marble bust of Ernest II in Roman toga fastened over his left shoulder with a medallion.

Provenance

Bought by Queen Victoria, February 1852 (1875 Mss. Inv. B.P.).
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Edward Wolfgang (active 1851)
(sculptor)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1818-93)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Marble

marble

carved

Measurements

80.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Sculpture
Object type(s)
visual works
sculptures
busts
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Plastic arts
Numismatics
Medallions

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