- NMC/0270
- Item
- 1895
Bronze portrait bust. Inscribed on plinth: Fra. H/ Newbery/ Director of the Glasgow School of Art/ 1885-1917.
Shannan, Archibald Macfarlane
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Bronze portrait bust. Inscribed on plinth: Fra. H/ Newbery/ Director of the Glasgow School of Art/ 1885-1917.
Shannan, Archibald Macfarlane
Designed for the 'Rose Boudoir', International Exhibition of Modern Decorative Art, Turin, 1902. This item was assessed for conversation in 2010 as part of the Mackintosh Conservation and Access project (2006-2010), and then again in 2018 following the fire in the Mackintosh Building in June 2018.
A Rose Boudoir included two gesso panels - composite works of plaster with pigment, set with glass beads - made exclusively by Macdonald. On the manifest for the exhibition, Mackintosh indicated that ‘duplicates only’ were available for sale. Two other versions, both in Glasgow, had the same design but with different palette and surface detail: The White Rose and the Red Rose hung above the mantle in the Mackintoshes’ own home, and can now be seen in the Mackintosh House at the Hunterian Art Gallery; and The Heart of the Rose belonged to Wylie Hill, a relative of Jessie Newbery, and was later given to the Glasgow School of Art. Previously it was assumed that these versions were created from a cartoon or template, each hand made, but it was difficult to tell which set came first, or even if they were made simultaneously. But recent analysis by Graciela Ainsworth Conservation Studio in Edinburgh has shown that the GSA version is not a gesso panel as we have come to understand Macdonald’s technique, but rather a traditional plaster cast that has been painted. This may seem like a minor technical point, but when considered alongside Mackintosh’s note that duplicates could be ordered, it reminds us that he carefully curated this space to show both that he and Macdonald could be commissioned to do entire rooms but were also very happy to have individual pieces replicated and sold on their own merit (information supplied by Dr Robyne Erica Calvert, Cultural Historian, Mar 2022).
Mackintosh, Margaret Macdonald
Design of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Inscribed verso: "To James Fleming from Sir George Frampton".
Frampton, Sir George James
Carved tablet to Sir James Fleming
This item was lost in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 15th June 2018.
A carved tribute panel dedicated to Sir James Fleming (Chairman of GSA's Board of Governors). Located on the half landing between the ground and first floors of the Mackintosh Building. Panel unveiled, 17 January 1903.
Frampton, Sir George James
Drawing of lion sculpture. Annotated with the artist's name and date '13.10.11'. Drawn while the artist studied at Dundee Technical College and School of Art, 1911-1912.
Wilson, Jessie Dunlop McCulloch
Bronze statuette of male figure. Il Penseroso is a vision of poetic melancholy by John Milton.
Portsmouth, Percival Herbert
Drawing of bust of male. Annotated with the date '24.7.12'. Drawn while the artist studied at Dundee Technical College and School of Art, 1911-1912.
Wilson, Jessie Dunlop McCulloch
Classical female figure, side view, in wooden frame. Inscribed verso: "This belongs to Violet Clifton. Left to John Laurie, Art Club, Bath Street, Glasgow".
*Not available / given
Print of 'An Angel Adoring' by Robert Anning Bell
Part of Papers of Dorothy Doddrell
Print of 'An Angel Adoring' by Robert Anning Bell. Protective cover sheet has annotation which attributes the original work to Robert Anning Bell, and the medium as a coloured plaster relief.
Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies
Bell, Robert Anning
Memorial plaque with raised bust of Eugene Bourdon
Proudfoot, Alexander
Sculpture made from Portland stone. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014 and was conserved in 2018-19.
Knox, John
Bust of John Morrison Groundwater
Bronze portrait bust on marble stand. On silver plate on plinth, "J.M. Groundwater Esq/Associated with the School of Art from 1873 to 1931/ Secretary and Treasurer 1908-1931".
Dawson, Archibald
Bronze portrait bust. On plinth: "Patrick Smith Dunn C.B.E/Govenor of the Glasgow School of Art 1893-1930/Chairman 1914-1930". Dunn was a Glasgow shipping agent.
Dick, Sir William Reid
Marble bust on plinth.
*Not available / given
Portrait head of the artist's sister, Mamie.
Biggar, Helen Manson
Photograph of a sculpture (front)
Black and white photograph of a bronze male head sculpture sitting on a box. Male figure has a chin strap beard and prominent nose. Says ""Jack Dalziel" - by Helen Biggar - c. 1939" written in blue pen with "92B" circled verso. Jack Dalziel (real name "John") was likely a friend of Helen's.
Biggar, Helen Manson
Photograph of a sculpture (side)
Black and white photograph of a bronze male head sculpture sitting on top of a box. Male figure has a chin strap beard and prominent nose.
Biggar, Helen Manson
Plaster sculpture.
Barr, James
Drawing of three figures and eyes
Pencil drawing of three figures/sculptures which all appear to be female. Sculptures looking in three different directions. The word "futile" seems to be written to the right of the women. Four drawn eyes that seem to be similar to the Egyptian Eye of Horus verso.
Biggar, Helen Manson
Bronze portrait bust.
Schotz, Benno
Bronze sculptured head.
Bronze figure of Madonna and Child
A bronze figure of Madonna and Child, on a wooden base. Thought to have been used at The Glasgow School of Art as a teaching aid.
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Plaster cast of female head in profile, thought to be Anna Laurie. "Anna" or similar inscribed top right verso.
Laurie, John
Female seated figure, attached to wooden base.
Frank, Hannah
Half length female figure with truncated arms and head.
Bliss, Douglas Percy
Female seated figure, attached to wooden base.
Frank, Hannah
This item was badly damaged in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 23rd May 2014. It was assessed by a conservator but no conservation work was deemed possible.
Leckie, Alexander
Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art degree show
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised The Glasgow School Of Art's annual degree show in 1984. The exhibition showcased work by graduating students in drawing and painting, photography, printmaking, murals, stained glass and sculpture. The degree show was held in the Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School Of Art and ran from the 15th to the 21st of June. The photograph used on the poster shows exhibiting students sitting on the steps of the Mackintosh Building and was taken by Vaughan Judge who previously worked as a lecturer at the school. The poster was designed at The Glasgow School Of Art and printed by David J Clark Limited.
Judge, Vaughan
Poster for the Master of Fine Art degree show
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of work by students graduating from the Master of Fine Art course as part of The Glasgow School Of Art's 1984 degree show. The image used on the poster was photographed by Jim Oakes and shows the exhibiting students standing on the fire escape steps of the JD Kelly building at The Glasgow School Of Art. The poster was designed at The Glasgow School Of Art and printed by David J Clark Limited. The exhibition ran from the 15th to the 21st of June.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art fine art degree show
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised the work of graduating fine art students included in The Glasgow School Of Art degree show in 1986. The exhibition included work by students of painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture and environmental art. The undergraduate work was exhibited in the Mackintosh Building on The Glasgow School Of Art campus while the postgraduate students exhibited in the McLellan Galleries on Sauchiehall street. The image used on the poster shows the students standing in front of the Mackintosh Building and was taken by Vaughan Judge who was a previous lecturer at the school. The poster was designed by The Glasgow School Of Art and printed by David J Clark Limited.
Judge, Vaughan
A large slate slab decorated with an abstract pattern.
Mitchell, Charles
Large clay piece of abstract design suggesting a musician playing a classical guitar. Inscription on reverse reads, "Glasgow 7.10.90 V.Tsivin L.B."
Tsivin, Vladimir
The Do It Yourself Guide to Urban Wildlife
Booklet describing how to make kingfisher out of Irn Bru cans.
Brice, Sage
The Do It Yourself Guide to Urban Wildlife
Plastic speciman jar containing 'bug' made from Irn Bru can.
Brice, Sage
Photograph of Valerie Bloomfield-Ambrose's home interior
Part of Papers and Textiles of Veronica Matthew, student at The Glasgow School of Art, 1950s
Includes a corner of Valerie's home with painted artworks on the wall, cast sculptures, and a Tiffany style lamp; " Val + John's house / Florid. Oct. 2010" with a printed image verso. Has small white border and is glossy.
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Photograph of Valerie Bloomfield-Ambrose's sculptures
Part of Papers and Textiles of Veronica Matthew, student at The Glasgow School of Art, 1950s
Includes a view of a living room with a focus on six sculptures of different people on a coffee table; "X Val's self portrait / Val's sculptures in their house / Florida, 2010" verso. Has small white border and is glossy.
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Vinewood Hills - cross section model
The sculpture translates a cross-section of the Vinewood Hills from the 'Grand Theft Auto' video game into a physical scale model.
Dalzell, Timothy