Tom Murphy (British, b.1949), Hillsborough circular maquette,
£550 - £750
Tom Murphy (British, b.1949), Hillsborough circular maquette, hollow bronzed fibreglass with wood, modelled cylinder with lid with figures in relief and bearing lettering 'HILLSBOROUGH DISASTER WE WILL REMEMBER THEM', 44 x 47cm., bears minor chips and wear. Note lot to be collect from our Wellingborough premises only. Tom Murphy is an award-winning painter and renowned sculptor of many famous sculptures and memorial works on display through the world, His iconic sculpture of Bill Shankly and Dixie Dean started a fashion of sports sculptures around the UK and abroad.After looking at the rare sculptures and artefacts that he has made available for auction, we can see, for the very first time, the original design and development of many renowned sport sculptures via Tom Murphy’s unique original sketches, maquettes and design concept. This is the first time to market for these many one-off unique works.Tom has created more than 40 monumental sculptures many of them associated to sport.