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Title
Charlie Chaplin (1889–1977)
Date
1981
Medium
Portland stone & bronze
Measurements
H 180 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 95 x W (?) x D (?) cm
Accession number
WC2_MRF_S019
Acquisition method
gifted by Bristol and West Building Society
Work type
Statue
Owner
Westminster City Council
Custodian
Westminster City Council
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
16th April 1981
Access
at all times
Signature/marks description
on the bottom of Chaplin’s left trouser leg: Doubleday 1979
Inscription description
on the top surface of the plinth: Charlie Chaplin; inscribed into the granite kerb in front of the pedestal: The comic genius / who gives pleasure to so many; on the bronze plaque at the back of the pedestal: THIS STATUE WAS GIVEN / TO THE NATION BY / BRISTOL & WEST BUILDING SOCIETY / UNVEILED BY SIR RALPH RICHARDSON / 16TH APRIL 1981 / SCULPTOR: JOHN DOUBLEDAY