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Lot 189

Thomas WOOLNER (1825–1892)
A portrait of Captain George Ward Cole
Plaster
Incised signature lower centre: T. Woolner. Sc. 1853

Mounted behind convex glass in the apparently original gilt frame
21cm diameter

Estimate $1,400 - $2,000

Sold for $2,400

The relief apparently in excellent condition; the frame in very good condition showing light wear consistent with age and handling.

(In preparing this report the relief has not been examined out of its frame, which is enclosed to the back.)



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Another example of this portrait is in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria (acc. no. 783-D5).

The Terence Lane Collection, Part I

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8814
11:00am - 3 May 2026
Hawthorn

VIEWING
Viewing in Carlton by appointment only. Lots 241 - 277 viewing in Hawthorn by appointment only. Bookings via decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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