Bozzetto for over-life-size marble figure of the Saint in the right-hand transept of the Brompton Oratory. The series of apostles was originally commissioned for Siena Cathedral. During late 19th Century restorations, the statues were removed to 'restore the Gothic Purity', sold to a collector and presented to the Brompton Oratory in 1895.
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Title of artwork, date
St Simon, 1679–1695
Date supported
1971
Medium and material
Terracotta
Dimensions
38 cm
Grant
650
Total cost
1250
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