Rare pair of Portrait Plaques of Byron and Scott

Fine pairing of two of the leading figures of the 19th century Romantic Movement, the English poet Lord Byron (1788-1824) and the Scottish novelist Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832). Terracotta circular bas-relief portrait plaques in period turned ebonised wooden frames. Rare in terracotta, well carved and cast. Original (though now a little distressed) leather or shark's skin textured backing. English, circa 1840.

H 13.5cm x W 12cm x D 2cm

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