'The Crimson Thread of Kinship' stuatuette made by Nelson Illingworth
Object No. A7335
Figure, Sir Henry Parkes, 'The Crimson Thread of Kinship', terracotta / bronze, Nelson Illingworth, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c. 1898
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Summary
Physical Description
Figure of a man, standing on a cylindrical pedestal base, right hand raised, left arm by side with scroll in his hand. The figure wears a frock coat and trousers. A scrolled banner around the front of the pedestal is inscribed "THE CRIMSON THREAD OF KINSHIP". Maker's mark at back.
DIMENSIONS
Height
450 mm
Width
140 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
The object is inscribed 'Nelson Illingworth'. It was designed and made by Nelson William Illingworth in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 1898. Reference: 'Currency' http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14175873.
HISTORY
Notes
The statuette was donated to the Museum by antiques dealer Stanley Robert Lipscombe (1918-1980), who was renowned for his expertise and generosity. Reference http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/lipscombe-stanley-robert-10837
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Lipscombe, Stanley, 1980
Acquisition Date
12 June 1980
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