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A group of four, life-size, Jersey cattle (two cows, a calf, and a bull) at a water trough with 'crapaud' (toad) detail. It was unveiled by Sir Philip Bailache, Bailiff and was erected to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau.

Title

La vaque de Jerri (Jersey Cows)

Date

2001

Medium

bronze

Accession number

JE2_MPC_S008

Acquisition method

commissioned by the Year of the Jersey Association

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

States of Jersey

Custodian

States of Jersey

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

29th September 2001

Access

at all times

Inscription description

bronze plaque on a raised plinth: La Vaque dé Jèrri / by John McKenna / Royal Society of British Sculptors / A tribute to the Island breed and a commemoration of / the 50th anniversary of The World Jersey Cattle Bureau / unveiled by / Sir Philip Bailhache, Bailiff of Jersey / 29th September 2001 / The Jersey Cow, with its origin in the island of Jersey, / has long been recognised as a superior dairy animal / through its natural ability to produce rich milk. / Protected in its island home by legislation / dating from 1763, the breed has been exported / around the world since the 18th century / Sculpture commissioned by The year of the Jersey Association / and generously funded by donations from Jersey and overseas

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