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Bust of King Charles I
Replica bust of King Charles I, of an original by Hubert Le Sueur (1580-1658)
The original bronze of this bust is said to have been given to the City of Chichester at the Restoration by King Charles II in gratitude to those of its citizens who had been loyal to his father during the Civil War (1642-1651).
It was placed in a niche in the east face of the Market Cross where it remained until 1978 when, during removal of guano deposits, Le Sueur's signature was discovered on the socle. It was taken down for safe keeping and a fibreglass replica made to replace it. The original bust was sent to the Tate Gallery in London but has returned to Chichester and now resides in the Novium Museum.
#charlesI #chichester #marketcross
@chichesterdc @noviummuseum
Replica bust of King Charles I, of an original by Hubert Le Sueur (1580-1658)
The original bronze of this bust is said to have been given to the City of Chichester at the Restoration by King Charles II in gratitude to those of its citizens who had been loyal to his father during the Civil War (1642-1651).
It was placed in a niche in the east face of the Market Cross where it remained until 1978 when, during removal of guano deposits, Le Sueur's signature was discovered on the socle. It was taken down for safe keeping and a fibreglass replica made to replace it. The original bust was sent to the Tate Gallery in London but has returned to Chichester and now resides in the Novium Museum.
#charlesI #chichester #marketcross
@chichesterdc @noviummuseum
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