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Two Bears

artist unknown
1939 (1970)

Description

Statue of two embracing bears.

Inscription(s)

1859-1939
presented by
THE METROPOLITAN DRINKING
FOUNTAIN & CATTLE THROUGH
ASSOCIATION
to mark its 80th anniversary

Annotation

The statue was originally placed in 1939 to commemorate 80 years of the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association. The original was stolen but was replaced with a copy in 1970.Signed:

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, List of public art in the City of Westminster.

Locatie (N 51°30'39" - W 0°10'34") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gblo106; Photograph: 6 August 2014
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