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Duke of Wellington Marble Bust - After Adams 1840

Name: Duke of Wellington Marble Bust - After Adams 1840
Brand: Sculptured Arts Studio
SKU: 058/Wellinton/Bust/Hyd/Prk
Price: 70.00 GBP
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From the Iron Duke's London Home

This distinguished marble bust of the Duke of Wellington is an exact reproduction of the original 1840 sculpture by George Gamon Adams, which is situated at No. 1 Hyde Park—Wellington's legendary London residence. Now available at a collectable size, this piece brings the grandeur of one of Britain's most historic homes into your collection.

No. 1 Hyde Park: Apsley House

No. 1 Hyde Park, also known as Apsley House, was the Duke of Wellington's London home and remains one of the capital's most prestigious addresses. The house, famously known as "Number One, London" due to its position at the entrance to the city, is filled with treasures from Wellington's extraordinary life and military career. This bust, created by George Gamon Adams in 1840, captures the Duke in his later years as a revered elder statesman.

George Gamon Adams: Victorian Sculptor

George Gamon Adams (1821-1898) was a respected Victorian sculptor known for his portrait busts and memorial sculptures. His 1840 portrait of Wellington captures the commanding presence and distinguished character of Britain's greatest military hero, immortalizing "The Iron Duke" in marble.

The Duke of Wellington

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, was Britain's most celebrated military commander, famous for his decisive victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. He later served as Prime Minister and remained one of the most influential figures in British history. This 1840 portrait shows Wellington in his seventies, a national hero and respected statesman.

Exact Reproduction at Collectable Size

This is an exact reproduction of the original marble sculpture, faithfully capturing every detail of Adams's work at a perfectly collectable size. Ideal for display in libraries, studies, or collections of British historical memorabilia, this bust brings the prestige of Apsley House into your home.