Lot 694 , § Charles Wheeler (1892-1974) The Infant Christ height 16in.

§ Charles Wheeler (1892-1974)
bronze
'The Infant Christ'
on marble plinth
height 16in.
Estimate £3,000-5,000

This bust depicts artist's son Robin at nine months old. Wheeler unsuccessfully submitted it to the RA twice before he decided to add a halo and call the work The Infant Christ; whereupon it was accepted and became the first of his works to be bought by the Trustees of the Chantry Bequest, for £150. The Times (12 May 1924) called the work 'enchanting'.
Literature; The Sculpture of Charles Wheeler, Cat no.32, p.122.
Three known casts:
The Tate Gallery, presented by the Trustees of the Chantry Bequest.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery (purchased 1934)
This example (from a private collection).


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Sold for £3,000