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Sale 2708 - Lot 88

Estimate: $ 250 - $ 350
(DIPLOMACY.) Henry K. Bush-Brown, sculptor. Bronze bust of British ambassador James Bryce. Bronze bust, 8¾ inches high, 5½ inches across, base 3½ x 3¾ inches, titled "Bryce," signed "Bush-Brown" with date in mould, with Gorham stamp on base at rear; minimal wear. [Providence, RI]: Gorham Company, 24 April 1913
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James Bryce (1838-1922) was a British historian who gained attention in 1888 for his book "The American Commonwealth." He served as the British ambassador to the United States from 1907 to 1913; this bust was commissioned at the end of his posting. He became the 1st Viscount Bryce shortly after his return to England.

The bust was created by Henry Kirke Bush-Brown (1857-1935), known for his equestrian statues at Gettysburg.

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