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A larger-than-life standing statue of the one-time MP for Buckinghamshire, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and also twice Prime Minister. Disraeli is shown in ceremonial robes, holding a scroll in his left hand and gesturing with his right hand outstretched, as if showing the way. The stone pedestal has one bronze plaque at the front face. Progress on the statue was suspended due to the outbreak of the First World War and did not restart until the middle of 1922.

Title

Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881)

Date

1914–1923

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 340 x W 162 x D 170 cm (E);
Plinth: H 510 x W 170 x D 170 cm (E)

Accession number

HP20_SB_S004

Acquisition method

funded by public subscription

Work type

Statue

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

6th September 1923

Listing date

05/02/73

Access

at all times

Inscription description

BENJAMIN DISRAELI / EARL OF BEACONSFIELD / AND VISCOUNT HUGHENDEN K.C / BORN 21st DECEMBER 1804. / DIED 19th APRIL 1881 / M.P. FOR BUCKS 1847 - 1876 / CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER / 1852 1858 - 1866. / PRIME MINISTER 1868 - 69. 1874 - 1880. / PEACE WITH HONOUR.

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Market Square, Aylesbury

HP20 1SN

Set adjacently to the John Hampden statue in the north-east corner of Market Square. It stands between the Friars Square and the Hale Leys shopping centres.