Plaster cast of Saint George

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 PC/037
  • Dates of Creation
    • Mid 19th century-early 20th century
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

This item was lost in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 15th June 2018.

Original: Donatello, c1416. Was placed in a niche on the north wall of Orsanmichele, Florence, Italy. Original in Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Italy.

Acquisition Information

Thought to have been acquired in 1901 from Brussels. Listed in 1964/5 inventory as located in the entrance halls passage ways of the Mackintosh Building (GSAA/GOV/7/5). Cast is listed for sale in 'Catalogue Casts for Schools' (GSAA/ISE/5/8), however no evidence this was the distributor (D. Brucciani & Co.) or issue it was bought from.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Dimensions: 2130 x 670 x 440 mm (Plinth: 880 x 685 x 690 mm)

Related Material

GSAA/GOV/7/5; GSAA/ISE/5/8

Additional Information

Published

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