Rare Terracotta Bust of Captain James Cook with Pedestal Base

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Bakewell Bros., rare terracotta bust of Captain James Cook, resting on cylindrical terracotta pedestal base (2), height 97 cm (bust), height 93 cm (pedestal). Provenance: One of three known to exist in the world. Originally placed in the garden at St Aubins house by the original owner, the Bakewell Family in 1896

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Terracotta - Terracotta is lightly fired earthenware, red or reddish-brown in colour, used in ancient times. Fired at higher temperatures terracotta was used in the nineteenth century for decorative vases and similar objects, but rarely for utilitarian goods. Other uses for terracotta include roofing tiles, garden pots and ornaments. Glazed terracotta is known as faience.

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