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Queen Victoria

London 1819 - Osborne House 1901
Queen of Great-Britain, 1837-1901
(Wikipedia)

Francis John Williamson
1899

Description

Bronze statue.

Inscription(s)

Erected
by the People of the Provincial District of
Auckland
to commemorate the 60^th year
of the Reign of her most Gracious majesty
VICTORIA
Queen of Great Britain and Ireland
Empress of India
1897

unveiled by
His Excellency the Earl of Ranfurly K.C.M.C.
Governor of New Zealand
24^th may 1899

Signature

f.j. williamson. s^c. 1898 / esher. london – hollinshead & burton.
founders.
thames ditton. london

Sculptor

Francis John Williamson (Hampstead, London 1833 - Esher, Surrey 1920), British sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

The Auckland Gallery Guide, Sculpture.
Wikipedia, List of statues of Queen Victoria.

Location (S 36°50'59" - E 174°46'5")

Item Code: nz006; Photograph: 4 February 2008
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