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Type of entity
Person
Authorized form of name
Grassby, Charles Benham
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Dates of existence
1834 - 1910
History
Born in Hull, the son of a carpenter and wood carver, Grassby moved to Glasgow about 1864 where he established a successful business. A figurative sculptor, mainly active between 1865-1885, he worked from various addresses including 139 Wellington Lane in 1865, Bothwell Street in the 1870s and 175 and 227 West Campbell Street in the 1880s. He exhibited sculptures (mostly with religious themes) at the Royal Glasgow Institute throughout this period. An exception was his last piece exhibited at the RGI in 1884, a bust of William Mair, Ex-Provost of Kinning Park.
There is also a record of a Charles Grassby attending Glasgow School of Art from 1888 to 1890 for modelling classes. He gave his address as 9 Craignethan Gardens, Partick and then 248 West George Street and his occupation as Apprentice Sculptor. He is presumed to be the son of Charles B. Grassby.