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Standing on a shallow plinth, the subject is wearing peer's robes, his right hand on his chest, the left holding the edge of his robe. The figure is set upon a tall pedestal bearing lettering on all four faces, and armorial shields on three of them.

Title

John Patrick Crichton-Stuart (1847–1900), 3rd Marquess of Bute

Date

1929–1930

Medium

bronze & Peterhead granite

Measurements

H 305 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 396 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

CF10_MWB_S030

Acquisition method

commissioned by the Fourth Marquess of Bute

Work type

Statue

Owner

Cardiff Council

Custodian

Cardiff Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

15th October 1930

Listing date

19/05/75

Access

at all times

Inscription description

raised bronze lettering on south face of pedestal with heraldic shield over: JOHN III MARQUESS OF BUTE; raised bronze lettering on east face of pedestal with heraldic shield over: EARL OF WINDSOR; raised bronze lettering on west face of pedestal with heraldic shield over: BARON CARDIFF 1847 - 1900; raised bronze lettering on north face of pedestal: EARL OF DUMFRIES

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