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| Equestrian statue of William III | |
|---|---|
 The statue in 2011 | |
| Artist | John Michael Rysbrack |
| Year | 1733 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Location | Bristol |
The equestrian statue of William III is a historic statue in the centre of Queen Square in Bristol, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
The statue of William III by John Michael Rysbrack, cast in 1733 and erected in 1736 to signify Bristol's Whig support of the Crown and Parliament Recognition Act 1689. The original plan was to have a statue of George II.
During World War II the statue was moved to Badminton and subsequently restored and returned to the square in 1948.
The bronze statue is on a Portland ashlar pedestal with a moulded plinth and cornice. It depicts the king in Roman dress.
References
- Historic England. "Equestrian statue of William III (1218127)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- "History & Restoration". Queens Square Association. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ Historic England. "Equestrian Statue of William III (1008196)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "Statues and Sculptures". About Bristol. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- Speel, Bob. "Statues in Queen Square, Bristol". Bob Speel. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
See also
Categories:- 1736 establishments in England
- 1736 works
- Bronze sculptures in England
- Equestrian statues in the United Kingdom
- Grade I listed buildings in Bristol
- Grade I listed monuments and memorials
- Royal monuments in the United Kingdom
- Portraits of the British royal family
- Sculptures of men in the United Kingdom
- Statues in Bristol
- Statues of William III of England
- Outdoor sculptures in Bristol