Provenance

Possibly John Postle Heseltine [1843-1929], London, at least in 1903.[1] (Sotheby's, Belgravia, 27 November 1974, no. 23); (Daniel Katz, London);[2] purchased 1 November 1984 by NGA. [1] The NGA example appears very similar to the one illustrated by Joseph Hatton ("The Life and Work of Albert Gilbert", _The Easter Art Annual_, London, 1903: 12), and owned at the time by Heseltine. [2] Information from Daniel Katz, in NGA curatorial files.

Comedy and Tragedy: 'Sic Vita'

Gilbert, Alfred, Sir

model 1891-1892, cast probably 1902/1905

Accession Number

1984.67.1

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

overall (with marble base): 34.6 x 15.6 x 13.7 cm (13 5/8 x 6 1/8 x 5 3/8 in.) | overall (marble base): 5.1 x 15.3 cm (2 x 6 in.) | overall (without attached marble base): 34.5 x 15.6 x 13.7 cm (13 9/16 x 6 1/8 x 5 3/8 in.)