Public Monument and Sculpture Association National Recording Project
Standing Figure
Region ID | EM | |
Work ID | 69 | |
Manual Reference | LE080TC | |
Type | Sculpture | |
Title | Standing Figure | |
Sculptor | Solomi, Christos | |
Date of design | 1974 | |
Year of unveiling | ||
Unveiling details | ||
Road | Wanlip Lane | |
Precise Location | Longslade Community College; in the school library | |
A to Z Ref | 13 H2 (1) | |
OS Ref | SK595102 | |
Postcode | ||
Work is | Extant | |
Listing Status | Not listed | |
Duty of Care | Leicestershire Education Authority | |
Commissioned by | ||
Notes | ||
Semi-abstract three-quarter length figure (closer inspection not possible at time of visit - 21.10.98) | ||
circa | ||
raw year | ||
Condition | Don't know | |
At risk | At Risk | |
Inscriptions | - on a plaque fixed to the pedestal: 'STANDING FIGURE' / CHRISTOS SOLOMI NAXOS 1974 | |
Signatures | None visible at time of visit | |
Elements
Element Details
Part of work | Material | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
sculpture | marble, white | h. 99 cm; w. 26.5 cm |
base | marble, grey | h. 2 cm; w. 29.5 cm; d. 29.5 cm |
pedestal | wood | h. 61 cm; w. 42 cm; d. 43.5 cm |
Assessment of Condition
Surface Character
Detail | Comment |
|---|---|
No damage | full examination not possible on visit (21.10.98) as sculpture had been removed from its base, and was down on the carpet, stored under a work-station. |
Vandalism
Vandalism | Comment |
|---|---|
Structural damage | The sculpture had been held to its base by a metal retaining rod. Pupils reportedly had swung against the sculpture, bending the rod. The sculpture has been separated from its base and pedestal pending repair. |