James Brindley (1716–1772)
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Ian Banks / Art UK

James Brindley (1716–1772) 1990

Colin Melbourne (1928–2009)

Sculptor and teacher, born and lived in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. After a period with Josiah Wedgwood attended Royal College of Art, 1948–51. After teaching at Stoke-on-Trent College of Art was on staff of the North Staffordshire Polytechnic, then freelanced. His effigy of a steelworker in steel and a bronze of Sir Henry Doulton were both completed for Hanley.

Text source: 'Artists in Britain Since 1945' by David Buckman (Art Dictionaries Ltd, part of Sansom & Company)

Artworks by Colin Melbourne

  • James Brindley (1716–1772)
    James Brindley (1716–1772) Colin Melbourne (1928–2009)
  • The Steel Man
    The Steel Man Colin Melbourne (1928–2009)
    The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
  • Sir Henry Doulton (1820–1897)
    Sir Henry Doulton (1820–1897) Colin Melbourne (1928–2009)
  • Reginald Mitchell (1895–1937)
    Reginald Mitchell (1895–1937) Colin Melbourne (1928–2009)
  • Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
    Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000) Colin Melbourne (1928–2009)

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