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1737 London, England - 1823 London, England. Known for: Neoclassical portrait bust and mythology figure sculpture, monuments.
Joseph Nollekens (1737-1823). The Anglo-Flemish neoclassical* sculptor Joseph Nollekens first established himself in Rome (1762-1770), where he copied, restored, faked and dealt in antique sculptures... Read full biography
Joseph Nollekens (1737-1823). The Anglo-Flemish neoclassical* sculptor Joseph Nollekens first established himself in Rome (1762-1770), where he copied, restored, faked and dealt in antique sculptures as well as terracotta works by Renaissance* masters. In this historical centre of fine art,... Read full biography
Joseph Nollekens (1737-1823). The Anglo-Flemish neoclassical* sculptor Joseph Nollekens first established himself in Rome (1762-1770), where he copied, restored, faked and dealt in antique sculptures as well as terracotta works by Renaissance* masters. In this historical centre of fine art, Nollekens absorbed all he could from the Greek and Roman sculptors, perfecting in the process a Neoclassical style that quickly earned him a reputation and a small fortune. He had a natural flair for... Read full biography
Joseph Nollekens (1737-1823). The Anglo-Flemish neoclassical* sculptor Joseph Nollekens first established himself in Rome (1762-1770), where he copied, restored, faked and dealt in antique sculptures as well as terracotta works by Renaissance* masters. In this historical centre of fine art, Nollekens absorbed all he could from the Greek and Roman sculptors, perfecting in the process a Neoclassical style that quickly earned him a reputation and a small fortune. He had a natural flair for portraiture, and on his return to England in 1770 he set up a flourishing practice, making also a number of rococo* designs for garden sculpture, and funerary monuments. He is best known for his portrait busts in plaster or marble, and the occasional... Read full biography
Joseph Nollekens (1737-1823). The Anglo-Flemish neoclassical* sculptor Joseph Nollekens first established himself in Rome (1762-1770), where he copied, restored, faked and dealt in antique sculptures as well as terracotta works by Renaissance* masters. In this historical centre of fine art, Nollekens absorbed all he could from the Greek and Roman sculptors, perfecting in the process a Neoclassical style that quickly earned him a reputation and a small fortune. He had a natural flair for portraiture, and on his return to England in 1770 he set up a flourishing practice, making also a number of rococo* designs for garden sculpture, and funerary monuments. He is best known for his portrait busts in plaster or marble, and the occasional mythological statue, such as Venus (1773, J Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles). Like Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828), his leanings wer... Read full biography
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Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeA MARBLE BUST OF HENRY RICHARD GREVILLE, EARL BROOKE OF WARWICK CASTLE, LATER 3RD EARL OF WARWICK (1779-1853)
Joseph Nollekens Auction: 12/09/2005Lot: 137Subscribe or get free alerts
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Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeBUST OF SIR JOHN ROUS, 1ST EARL OF STRADBROKE (1750-1827)
Joseph Nollekens Auction: 12/04/2018Lot: 112Subscribe or get free alerts
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