Page 1, 'Penelope.'. Artist(s): Tilson, Joe (b. 1928)
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Joe Tilson, born in London, was originally trained as a carpenter and later studied at the St. Martin's School of Art (1949-52) and at the Royal College of Art (1952-55). His work Page 1, 'Penelope' is illustrated in Joe Tilson, Pages (exh. cat., London, Marlborough F.A., 1970); A. C. Quintaval...
Portrait bust of Sir Colin St. John Wilson (1922-2007), architect of the British Libary. Artist(s): Scott, Celia
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Funded by the American Trust for the British Library. Celia Scott trained at the Bath Academy of Art, Corsham and University College London and is an internationally known sculptor. Her works have been exhibited at various internationally exhibitions including the Royal Academy of Arts, Royal I...
Bronze bust of Anne Frank (1929-1945), "A Triumph Of The Spirit." . Artist(s): Kern, Doreen (b. 1931)
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Anne Frank, 1929-1945: "A Triumph Of The Spirit". To Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Birth of Anne Frank, 12 June 1999. By Doreen Kern. Gift of Richard and Yvonne Sherrington.
Bust of King George III (b. 1738, reg. 1760-1820). Artist(s): Turnerelli, Peter (1774-1839)
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Bust of King George III (b. 1738, reg. 1760-1820), 1812. Marble, by Peter Turnerelli (1774-1839). Gift of the Friends of the British Library to commemorate the removal of the King’s Library to this building.
Bust of Sir Anthony Panizzi (1797-1879). Principal Librarian of the British Museum 1856-66. . Artist(s): Marochetti, Carlo (1805-67)
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Bust of Sir Anthony Panizzi (1797-1879). Principal Librarian of the British Museum 1856-66. Marble, by Carlo Marochetti (1805-68). Dimensions: 1070 x 610 x 460 mm