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Bust of Edward Salter, aged six
John Michael Rysbrack, 1748
Portrays a young boy in 18th century dress wearing a chemise with a frilled collar beneath a buttoned waistcoat and collarless jacket.
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Title of artwork, date
Bust of Edward Salter, aged six, 1748
Date supported
1999
Medium and material
Terracotta
Dimensions
42 cm
Grant
170000
Total cost
326000
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