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Portrait sculpture is a unique way to capture a person's character and personality, and can provide years of pleasure for future generations.
This exhibition will demonstrate a variety of approaches to portrait sculpture by some of the region's leading sculptors and some exciting newcomers. It will present the opportunity to view the heads of recognised public figures, including Sir Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Charles Clarke MP and Gerald Durrell OBE, as well as privately commissioned works. Those interested in commissioning a portrait will be able to discuss the options with artists in attendance.
Exhibiting: John Doubleday; Neal French FRBS; Roland Piche FRBS; David Begbie ARBS; Barry Woodcraft; Billie Bond; and Steve Pallemaerts.
Prices for commissioning a portrait range from £300 - £3,000 for ceramic, or £4,500 - £7,800 for bronze.
Pictured: Nelson Mandela, bronze by John Doubleday
Interview:
'A Close Encounter with Sculptor, John Doubleday'
John Doubleday
Nelson Mandela Sculpture
Bronze
Price: £7,500
John Doubleday
Bronze Head of Sir Winston Churchill
Bronze
Price: £2,800
John Doubleday
Gerald Durrell OBE
Bronze
Price: £4,500
John Doubleday
Gerald Durrell OBE and Lemur
Bronze
Price: £2,500
John Doubleday
Bronze Statue of Herbert Columbine V.C. (Maquette)
Bronze
Price: £1,800
John Doubleday
Lifesize bronze portrait: Annabelle
Bronze
John Doubleday
Lifesize bronze portrait: Julia
Bronze
John Doubleday
Lifesize bronze portrait: Sheila Charrington
Bronze
John Doubleday
Portrait of Helen and Robert
Bronze
John Doubleday
Portrait of Daisy
Bronze
Price: £1,500
Neal French
Grace (artist's granddaughter)
Bronze
Neal French
Sam Ganslandt
Ceramic
Neal French
Phillip Morton
Ceramic
Neal French
Charles Clarke MP
Bronze
Price: £4,000
Neal French
Pamela Scott-Wilkie
Ceramic
Neal French
Otto Klemperer
Bronze resin
Price: £1,200