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

Sold for $750 at Leland Little Auctions on Jun 17, 2016.

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Lot description

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.

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