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'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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