A sculpted limestone bust, possibly of a gorgon

A sculpted limestone bust, possibly of a gorgon, probably late 17th / early 18th century, portrayed with grimacing face, deeply furrowed and with mouth agape beneath a later replaced wooden nose, the head turned slightly to dexter, an ovoid helmet covering the straggling locks, with a serpent around her neck

56cm high, 40cm wide

PROVENANCE:

Previously in the collection of the late Professor Charles Reginald Dodwell, Pilkington Professor of History of Art and Director of Whitworth Gallery, Manchester University 1966-89; and thence by descent