Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) in the Nautilus Shell signed & dated 1858
56.0 x 54.0 x 31.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 41291
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Mary Thornycroft (1809-95)
Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) in the Nautilus Shell signed & dated 1858
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Mary Thornycroft (1809-95)
Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) in the Nautilus Shell signed & dated 1858
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Mary Thornycroft (1809-95)
Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) in the Nautilus Shell signed & dated 1858
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Mary Thornycroft (1809-95)
Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) in the Nautilus Shell signed & dated 1858
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A life size white marble statue of Princess Beatrice when a baby, reclining in a large nautilus shell, her right hand held to her chest, her left hanging over the shell's side holding a piece of coral; supported by waves on an oval base.
Provenance
Given to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert, 24th December 1858. [Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010, pg 459]
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56.0 x 54.0 x 31.0 cm (whole object)
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