Bust

A white stoneware bust depicting Admiral of the Fleet Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan (1731-1804). He is shown in uniform with his hair en queue on a shaped pedestal with naval trophies in relief. 'DUNCAN' is impressed on the front of the pedestal. The item was bought with a similar bust of Earl St Vincent. Another example of the same pair sold at Sotheby's in 1996 were signed 'Pierre Stephan'.

Object Details

ID: AAA5954
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Bust
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Worthington, Humble & Holland
Date made: early 19th century
People: Duncan, Adam; Worthington, Humble & Holland
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 210 x 135 x 80 mm