Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (1841-1910): C.750-2016

Awaiting location update

Titles

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (1841-1910)

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Edwards, Morton
Modeller: Delpech, C.

Entities

Bust

Notes

History note: The estate of G. D. V. Glynn

Legal notes

Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax from the estate of G. D. V. Glynn, and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 36.7 cm
Length: 25.8 cm
Width: 14.5 cm

Place(s) associated

London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2016-01-25) by H.M. Government

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Production date: AD 1864

Components of the work

Base Length 12.8 cm

Materials used in production

Parian (porcelain)

Techniques used in production

Slip casting

Inscription or legends present

Text: Albert Edward
Location: Front of bust
Method of creation: Marked
Type: Name

Text: MORTON EDWARDS SE DELPECHE (REDT)
Location: Reverse of bust
Method of creation: Marked
Type: Maker's name

Text: ART UNION OF LONDON 1864
Location: Front of base
Method of creation: Marked
Type: Name

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.750-2016
Primary reference Number: 215747
Old number: 50
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 17 May 2017 Updated: Wednesday 8 May 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts