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Saint Helier

Royal Square

King George II

George Augustus
Hannover 1683 - London 1760
King of Great Britain, 1727-1760
(Wikipedia)

John Cheere
1751

Description

Gilded lead statue of George II in Roman dress. On the pedestal is only the monogram G2R.

Signature

(pedestal) BM

Artist

John Cheere (London 1709 - 1787), English sculptor, particularly well-known for his lead statues (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

The island Wiki, Statue of George II.
La Société Jersiaise, Statues and monuments in Jersey.
Louise Downie, St. Helier's Sculpture Trail (PDF on-line).
Jersey Public Sculpture Trust, Public Art in St Helier (PDF on-line).

Location (N 49°11'1" - W 2°6'19") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: je02; Photograph: 2 August 2015
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