Sculptor unknown

Bronze casting by Samuel Slater, co Founder of the T Green & Co Pty Ltd, brass and gunmetal founders, of Sydney.

Portrait bust, 'Sir Henry Parkes', bronze, casting by Samuel Slater/T Green & Co, Sydney, Australia, [1900-1912].
Portrait bust depicting the head, shoulders and upper torso of Sir Henry Parkes, the father of Australian Federation, stands on a circular pedestal, entirely cast in bronze, the bronze has been finished with a black pigment which has worn away in places. The title "Sir Henry Parkes G.C.M.G", is engraved into the front, lower, edge of the pedestal. The bust was cast by Samuel Slater of T Green & Co Pty Ltd, of Sydney, in the early 20th Century (c. 1900-1912). The sculptor is unknown.

Maker: Slater, Samuel; Sydney; 1890 - 1912

Title, engraved into front lower edge of pedestal: "SIR. HENRY. PARKES. G.C.M.G."

A5199

1890 - 1912

810 mm

575 mm