Sculptor. Born USA, not to be confused with his father also a sculptor with the same name, of Irish descent. In London c.1894-8, met and worked with John Singer Sargent. Also worked in Paris c.1903-14. Back in America commissioned for the 1918 Lincoln statue at Springfield, Illinois. The Royal Exchange bust is surely a version of this.
Spent his last years in Europe: first Paris, then from c.1932 Ireland and London. Died Dublin.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Andrew O'Connor
{Inscribed on the red granite plinth:} Lincoln by Andrew O'Connor Presented t...
Leading metal sculptor of birds and beasts. Born Poland and came to England aged 5. His Wikipedia page and his own website show a number of other works, which have a lovely sense of joy and lightness.
Sculptor. Born Reims France. Came to Britain in 1890s and stayed for fifteen years living in Brixton. Died France.
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