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James Oswald (1779–1853)
James Oswald (1779–1853)
James Oswald (1779–1853)
James Oswald (1779–1853)
James Oswald (1779–1853)
James Oswald (1779–1853)
James Oswald (1779–1853)

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The subject is standing, a hat in his left hand, atop a plinth.
Title

James Oswald (1779–1853)

Date

1855

Medium

bronze on granite pedestal

Measurements

H 260 x W (?) x D (?) cm (E);
Plinth: H 360 x W (?) x D (?) cm (E)

Accession number

G2_GB_S009

Acquisition method

purchased with private subscription

Work type

Statue

Owner

Glasgow City Council

Custodian

Glasgow City Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

B (Scotland)

Unveiling date

1856

Listing date

09/04/89

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

top left of plinth: BARON MAROCHETTI Sc

Inscription description

on the front of the pedestal: ERECTED / BY / A FEW FRIENDS / TO / JAMES OSWALD / MP / 1855

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