Sir Thomas Spencer Wells
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Sir Thomas Spencer Wells F.R.C.S, (1818-1897).
Sculptor Richard Liebreich (1830-1917) Circa 1879 -stamped
Sir Thomas Wells was an illustrious surgeon and President of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1883 and was also Surgeon to the Household of Queen Victoria from 1863-1896.
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Associated later oak Victorian pedestal.
Literature Sources Algernon Graves's 1906 "The Royal Academy of Arts.A complete Dictionary of contributors...1769-1904" Where it lists on Page 61 of volume 5 reads:"Liebreich,R,Sculptor,18 Albemarle Street.1879,1471,T.Spencer Wells, F.R.C.S.,bust,marble"Additional Information
10409 (AB-48828)
W: 57cm (22.4")H: 171cm (67.3")D: 40cm (15.7")
19th Century
UK, United Kingdom