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British bronze sculpture founders and plaster figure makers, 1800-1980 - U

An online resource, launched in 2011, selectively updated twice yearly. Last updated March 2022. Contributions are welcome, to Jacob Simon at [email protected]

Introduction Resources and bibliography

Bronze sculpture founders: a short history Plaster figure makers: a short history

University College, London, see Flaxman Gallery

Found a mistake? Have some extra information? Who should be added to this directory? Please contact Jacob Simon at [email protected].

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