{"product_id":"19th-century-william-scott-sculpture-plaque-william-behnes","title":"19th Century William Scott Sculpture Plaque William Behnes","description":"\u003cp\u003eOkay, we all can't own an original William Behnes sculpture. But you can own the original very sumptuous Victorian Museum exhibit plaque that accompanied his sculpture of William Scott. How amazingly fascinating for the art lover's wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabulous and unique exhibit plaque was produced in England during the last half of the 19th century. The plaque would have sat beneath the sculpture exhibit housed in the National Portrait Gallery (NPG). The NPG has since changed the way it displays its objects and these quality 19th century object plaques are no longer used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand painted text reads:\u003cbr\u003e\n‘William Scott, Baron Stowell, F. R. S. 1745 – 1836. Judge of the High Court of Admiralty. Sculptured in 1824 by William Behnes. Purchased, April 1861 (125). ’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Behnes (b 1795 – d 1864) was a celebrated British sculptor. His works can be found in important locations such as St. Paul’s Cathedral and Trafalgar Square. Despite his skill and craftsmanship Behnes died with not a penny to his name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the sign writer’s text, such a skill! The text is hand painted on substantial gilt metal and is housed behind glass in its original equally substantial gilt metal frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is wonderful item, the perfect conversation piece for your home or office. Ideal for anyone who loves sculpture, maritime history or decorative antiques! Please see the one other larger plaque from the same collection retailed separately in our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring: Frame width 9 ½ inch (24 cm) by height 4 ½ inch (11.5 cm). Aperture width 7 3\/8 inch (19 cm) by height 3 5\/8 inch (9.5 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Light surface wear commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM ID:14688\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745585504638,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.7910394187_8xbv.jpg?v=1784973810","url":"https:\/\/onebakerstreet.com\/products\/19th-century-william-scott-sculpture-plaque-william-behnes","provider":"onebakerstreet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}