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Robert Stephenson (1772-1850): C.999-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Robert Stephenson (1772-1850)

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Delpech, C.
Sculptor: Wyon, Edward William

Entities

Categories

Description

Without socle

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

Acquisition and important dates

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

Materials used in production

Parian (porcelain)

Techniques used in production

Slip casting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: C. DELPECHE REDT W. WYON SC
  • Location: Reverse of bust
  • Method of creation: Marked
  • Type: Maker's name

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.999-2016
Primary reference Number: 216015
Old number: 371
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 31 May 2017 Updated: Monday 3 June 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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