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john cheere (1709-1787)
John Cheere: The Sculptor of Stately Gardens John Cheere, a name perhaps less familiar than his contemporaries Sir Henry or Canaletto, nevertheless holds a significant place in the history of 18th-century British sculpture. Born in London in 1709, he emerged from an unlikely background – initially apprenticed as a haberdasher – to become one of the most prolific and influential creators of lead statues adorning the gardens of England’…
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