Historic Gandhi Sculpture Maquette to Hit the Auction Block in England

A miniature model of a renowned Gandhi sculpture by Fredda Brilliant, located at Tavistock Square in London, is set for auction in England next week. Estimated to fetch between £6,000 and £8,000, this bronze maquette signifies the earliest vision of the iconic statue unveiled in 1968.

A remarkable miniature model of Mahatma Gandhi's iconic sculpture, prominently displayed in central London, is poised to go up for auction in England next week. The artifact, with an estimated value between £6,000 and £8,000, represents a significant piece of historical artistry.

The 27-cm bronze maquette is the earliest complete vision of the statue crafted by Polish sculptor Fredda Brilliant, which has graced Tavistock Square in Bloomsbury since 1968. Recently, the plinth underwent cleaning following an act of racially aggravated vandalism, ready in time for Gandhi Jayanti on October 2.

Woolley & Wallis auction house describes the piece as an exceptional opportunity for collectors to own a part of Fredda Brilliant's internationally recognized monuments. Brilliant conceptualized the Gandhi sculpture in 1949, finalizing the seated pose in the early 1960s for the Tavistock Square memorial.

(With inputs from agencies.)