Sculptor. Born Lyon. Made his reputation in 1749 with the tomb of the Duke of Argyll in Westminster Abbey. Died penniless.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Louis François Roubiliac
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This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
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Sir John Cass statue - Jewry Street
A statue was commissioned by the Sir John Cass Foundation in 1751. It was fir...
Sir Robert Cotton
This bust is a 20th-century replica after Louis-François Roubiliac, 1757.
William Shakespeare - British Library
An information panel informs that the statue was commissioned by David Garric...
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Eric Gill
Sculptor. Born Brighton. One of thirteen children of a clergyman, he remained religious all his life. Passionate believer in the "carving direct" method. His sculptures would sometimes depict contr...
Oliver Wheatley
For some more of his work in London see the ever excellent Ornamental Passions.
Thomas H. Wren
From Bonhams: Wren was apprenticed at the Compton pottery set up by Mary Watts. After her husband's death Wren was commissioned to produce the memorial relief for Postman's Park and also, after a d...
James Bubb
Sculptor. Born as James George Bubb, probably near Strand. Surviving London works: Monument to Pitt the Younger in the Guildhall, pediment of Cumberland Terrace in Regent’s Park and other work ther...
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