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(Cork Courthouse)

Lady Justice with Hibernia and Commerce

Description

Neo-classical court house with Corinthian detail, built 1828 by Richard and George Pain. Partially destroyed by fire and rebuilt 1891 by William Hill architect and Samuel Hill building contractor.
On the crown of the pediment is a sculpture group with in the center a seated Lady Justice with scales and two fasces, flanked by two seated women, representing Hibernia and Commerce.

Artist

Thomas Kirk (Cork 1781 - Dublin 1845), Irish sculptor, father of Joseph Robinson Kirk (Wikipedia – Irish Architects – Biography).

Sources & Information

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, Courthouse, Washington Street, Cork City, Cork City.

Location (N 51°53'51" - W 8°28'43") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ie151; Photograph: 15 June 2014
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