19th century bronze statue of Handel produced

by the English bronze founders, Elkington & Co., after the marble statue by Louis-François Roubiliac 1702-1762 by George Frideric Handel

$1,250 · Offered by J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians

Fashioned into a lamp at a later date, with statue of Handel measuring 14 x 7 x 10 mounted on a bronze base 8.25 x 8.25 x 10 , with overall dimensions including lamp fittings and shade 38.5 x 18 x 17. Weight 28 pounds. Elkington & Co. and 1247 stamped into metal at lower portion.ProvenanceWith presentation inscription engraved to base: Handel Centenary Festival 1859 The Sacred Harmonic Society To Joseph Taylor Esq. re Vice President.

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