Antique Cornelian Intaglio Fob Seal of Charles James Fox

A fine carved cornelian intaglio portrait of the politician Charles James Fox (1749-1806)

Mounted in a gold fob seal, English c.1805-10

Intaglio 16mm x 12mm

This portrait is based on a marble bust of Fox which he sat for in 1804 by the renowned sculptor Nollekens, it was to be his final portrait.

Charles had a long and outstanding political career, though he never became Prime Minister he held opposition and championed liberal causes such as the abolition of the slave trade and had sympathises with the American revolutionaries. He was extremely popular and despite his stand on the Americas, the Prince Regent possessed a portrait bust of him.