William Behnes (English, 1795-1864), Bust of George Cruikshank

Circa 1855, bronze bust of the caricaturist and illustrator, signed "Behnes Sc." beneath a gilt facsimile of Cruikshank's signature, with foundry mark to side reading, "Boyer Fres. Bronziers A Paris."

25.25 in.

Plaster casts of this bust are housed at the National Portrait Gallery and the British Museum in London.

Attractive verdigris.

$1,000 - 3,000