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James Forsyth

1827 – 1910

Scottish sculptor

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Lived 1827 – 1910 (aged 82–83). James Forsyth was a British sculptor.

James Forsyth (1827–1910) was a Scottish sculptor, best remembered for various fountains designed for William Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley (1817–1885) at Witley Court, Worcestershire, England, and in the town of Dudley. He was born in Kelso, Scotland, a son of Adam Forsyth, a mason.

Notable works Fountains, Witley Court

Two immense fountains at Witley Court were designed by William Andrew Nesfield and executed by James Forsyth from his London based workshop. They survived the fire and subsequent despoliation of the house. The largest, the Perseus and Andromeda Fountain, has been restored to working order by English Heritage.

Triumphal Arch Fountain, Dudley

A Grade II structure designed by James Forsyth in 1867 and presented to the town of Dudley by the 1st Earl of Dudley. A triumphal arch ornamented with sculpture in the Flamboyant Italian Renaissance style, including heraldic dolphins and heraldic demi-sea horses, topped with female figure below a large cornucopia.

Family He is the father of James Nesfield Forsyth (1864-1942) a noted sculptor.

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Who was James Forsyth?

Scottish sculptor (1827–1910)

When was James Forsyth born?

James Forsyth was born in 1827 in Kelso.

When did James Forsyth die?

James Forsyth died on 3 February 1910 in England.

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James Forsyth was a sculptor.

What nationality was James Forsyth?

James Forsyth was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Forsyth

· Wikidata: Q26988400

· DBpedia: James Forsyth (sculptor)

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