William Birnie Rhind

Lot 35: WILLIAM BIRNIE RHIND SCOTTISH, 1853-1933

Name: WILLIAM BIRNIE RHIND SCOTTISH, 1853-1933
Brand: Sotheby's
SKU: 3vj1qnr2gp

Est: £3,000 GBP - £5,000 GBP

Sotheby'sLondon, United KingdomNovember 15, 2005

Item Overview

Description

A BUST OF W. JAMES BAIRD OF ELIE

measurements note
63cm., 24 3/4 in.

inscribed: W. JAMES BAIRD / ELIE/ EXECUTED BY / BIRNIE RHIND / 1908

white marble

NOTE

William Birnie Rhind was born in Edinburgh into a family of sculptors. He began his training under his father John Rhind and later set up studio with his brother J Massey Rhind. Amongst the monuments he made for his home country the most notable are his Boer War memorials in Edinburgh. Rhind exhibited regularly at the Royal Scottish Academy from 1878-1934 and was elected an RSA in 1905.

Artist or Maker

William Birnie Rhind

Auction Details

European Sculpture & Works of Art: The Nineteenth Century

Sotheby's

November 15, 2005, 12:00 AM EST

34-35 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1A 2AA, UK

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