Statue of John Sebastian Helmcken
Statue of John Sebastian Helmcken | |
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Medium | Bronze sculpture |
Subject | John Sebastian Helmcken |
Location | Victoria, British Columbia, United States |
48°25′10″N 123°22′01″W / 48.41953°N 123.36708°WCoordinates: 48°25′10″N 123°22′01″W / 48.41953°N 123.36708°W |
The bronze sculpture of Canadian physician John Sebastian Helmcken was installed outside the Helmcken House, in Victoria, British Columbia,[1] in 2011. The statue was designed and created by artist Armando Barbon, and cost $180,000.[2]
The sculpture's plaque has the following inscription: "Dr Helmcken earned acclaim for his work as a physician, colonial legislator and negotiator of British Columbia’s entry into Canada. This statue, created by Armando Barbon and Gabriele Vicari, was donated to the Royal BC Museum by the family of Yole and Armando Barbon. May 19, 2011"[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Armando Barbon - Vancouver Island's Renaissance Man". Town of Sidney, British Columbia. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
- ^ Hawthorn, Tom (May 22, 2011). "From cheeses to chisels". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
- ^ "Dr John Sebastian Helmcken". The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
External links[]
Media related to Statue of John Sebastian Helmcken at Wikimedia Commons
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- 2011 establishments in British Columbia
- 2011 sculptures
- Bronze sculptures in British Columbia
- Outdoor sculptures in Victoria, British Columbia
- Sculptures of men in Canada
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