marble sculpture

Auctioneer with the marble bust of Irish socialite George Putland

For sale - the head of George Putland!

An imposing marble bust created by renowned Irish sculptor Thomas Kirk is a heavyweight item in Chilcott Auctioneers ’ November 18 sale, in more ways than one; this extremely heavy item required four people to carry it into the Dolphin Saleroom in Honiton’s High Street!

It’s the first time this sculpture has been sold, having been kept within the subject’s family for over 180 years....