Lot 178 , Frederick Benjamin Francis (1884-1959). A pair of 1930s coloured marble models of falcons, 12in.

Frederick Benjamin Francis (1884-1959). A pair of 1930's coloured marble models of falcons, 12in.
Estimate £200-300

Note: Frederick Francis was a sculptor and carver who undertook many important commissions in London and further afield. His works in the capital include the gates of Buckingham Palace, the final phase of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Guards Memorial, the Stockwell War Memorial and the massive pediment of Africa House. The latter was carved over a period of 18 months and was regarded by Francis as his finest work.

A few old hairline cracks running through the stone which appear to be part and parcel of it rather than damage, a little chipping and scuffing around the bottom of the bases, left hand bird has very light rubbing and chipping to the front edges of its wings, otherwise both in good original condition.


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