A Copeland parian figure of Sir Humphrey Chetham designed by W. Reed, the original work shown at the 1853 R.A., part of a monument intended for Manchest cathedral (base chips, one finger missing), titled to base

Condition Report
Several chips to the edges of the base, two fingers on his outstretched hand broken. Some discolouration to the head.

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