Sir Alfred Gilbert RA

Sir Alfred Gilbert RA, MVO, DCL (1854-1934) 'Victory' a bronze sculpture on a black veined spherical onyx base, with waisted bronze socle base unsigned 20cm.high Literature Modern British Sculpture Royal Academy catalogue, page 108 for an illustration of the Jubilee Memorial of Queen Victoria, the original version of this figure is situated on the orb in her left hand. Richard Dorment, Alfred Gilbert Royal Academy of Arts, 1986 page 129 catalogue number 34 for an example of this figure. Dorment explains that this figure was produced in several sizes in both bronze and silver and was a favourite present Gilbert gave to friends.