Samson Fox (1838–1903)
Samson Fox (1838–1903)
Samson Fox (1838–1903)
Samson Fox (1838–1903)

Image credit: Royal College of Music

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Samson Fox of Leeds was an engineer who had made his money in steamships and railways. He was serving as the elected Mayor of Harrogate when, in 1891, he donated the very substantial sum of £45,000 to build a home for the Royal College of Music. The building by Sir Arthur Blomfield, which still houses the college today, was opened in 1894 by the Prince of Wales.

Prince Victor von Hohenlohe-Langenburg, Graf von Gleichen, was a favourite nephew of Queen Victoria, who first placed him in the Royal Navy. After serving in the Crimean War he left the Navy to study sculpture with William Theed. The Queen, convinced of his talent, later provided him with a studio and many commissions. This is one of his last pieces, completed shortly before his death.

Royal College of Music

London

Title

Samson Fox (1838–1903)

Date

1891

Medium

marble

Measurements

H 70.5 x W 48 x D 36 cm

Accession number

PPHC000033

Acquisition method

commissioned, 1891

Work type

Bust

Signature/marks description

engraved into the back of the bust, above the socle: G/1891

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