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Antique Life Size Statue of Minerva. A painted, plaster figure of Minerva, after John Cheere. John Cheere was an English sculptor, born in London and was the brother of the sculptor Sir Henry Cheere. This model of Minerva was produced in lead by Cheere’s manufactory at Hyde Park Corner for Stourhead, Wiltshire.
Depth: 50cm19.69in
Width: 70cm27.56in
Height: 178cm70.08in
Weight: 100kg220.46lbs
Good structural condition. The plinth is not included.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
Circa 1850
Unknown
Plaster
England
19th Century
Georgian, Grand Tour, Italianate, Neoclassical, Regency
Antique Life Size Statue of Minerva. A painted, plaster figure of Minerva, after John Cheere. John Cheere was an English sculptor, born in London and was the brother of the sculptor Sir Henry Cheere. This model of Minerva was produced in lead by Cheere’s manufactory at Hyde Park Corner for Stourhead, Wiltshire.