Tom Murphy, Bill Shankly bust maquette,

Tom Murphy (British, b.1949), Bill Shankly bust maquette, bronzed fibreglass, modelled leaning on his hands, 51 x 36 x 34cm., bears minor chips and wear. Made from the mould used to create a life size bust with hands. This sculpture was commissioned by the late David Moores, former LFC Chairman and Owner, for the proposed statue to be made of Bill Shankly in 1997. Later Tom Murphy was asked to make another copy of the bust from Melwood, the old training ground for LFC. NOTE: collection only from our Wellingborough premises. 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.