Sculpture

Fine Art Sculpture image

The Museum has a small Sculpture collection which contains work ranging from Medieval to Modern.

The oldest piece is an impressive carved-oak altarpiece from the Netherlands, which dates from the late 15th century. There is a selection of works by John Angel (1881-1960) and other early late 19th and 20th century classical pieces by sculptors such as Antonio Canova (after), Frederick J Halnon (1881-1958) and Henri Fonderie (attrib.).

Other highlights include sculptural works and reliefs by such prominent modern British artists as Mary Martin, Barbara Hepworth, Michael Ayrton and Peter Thursby.

  • Elevated Compartment II, 1972, by Peter Thursby (b 1930) image
    Elevated Compartment II, 1972, by Peter Thursby (b 1930)
  • Millennium Optimism, 2000, by Peter Thursby (b 1930) image
    Millennium Optimism, 2000, by Peter Thursby (b 1930)
  • Altarpiece of the Passion, c 15th century, Anon image
    Altarpiece of the Passion, c 15th century, Anon
  • Bacchante (Autumn), c1927, by Frederick J Halnon (1881–1958) image
    Bacchante (Autumn), c1927, by Frederick J Halnon (1881–1958)