The Fondation Mansart is pleased to unveil the bust of Richard Wallace, realised thanks to the support of the Société des Fontaines Wallace.
This bronze bust was crafted from a terracotta bust executed by Charles-Auguste Lebourg in 1869, which now belongs to the Wallace Collection.
In the book published by the Wallace Collection, The Most Fortunate Man of His Day: Sir Richard Wallace, Connoisseur, Collector & Philanthropist, Suzanne Higgott indicates that this bust represents Wallace during a period of his life when he spent a great deal of time at Château Bagatelle caring for Lord Hertford, who was very ill.
Charles-Auguste Lebourg (1829-1906) is a French sculptor, best known for designing the Wallace Fountains based on sketches provided by Sir Richard Wallace.