
Charlie Thomas
Group Head, Private Collections, Furniture & Works of Art, U.K
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Charlotte-Gabrielle Besnard nee Dubay was taught sculpture by her father, Gabriel-Vital Dubray. She first exhibited at the Salon in 1874 with a marble bust of Jeune Fille: fellah du Caire which was awarded a silver medal in 1900. In 1875 Charlotte travelled and studied in Rome thanks to her sponsors and patrons the 4th Duke and Duchess of Sutherland, where Charlotte met her husband, the artist Albert Besnard, who was director of the French Academy in Rome. She subsequently moved to London and exhibited a series of portrait busts at the RA from 1875-1878. She also exhibited at the Société des Beaux Arts where she was a sociétaire.
Cromartie Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 4th Duke of Sutherland, also known as Lord Cromartie Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, Earl Gower and the Marquess of Stafford had a carrier in the military as well as a Conservative politician and was married to Lady Millicent St Clair-Erskine (1867 – 1955) see lot....
There is a chip to the right side of the red marble base. Images are available.