Sir Bertram Mackennal - Queen Victoria Monument
Sturt Street,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No B7272
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Statement of Significance
The Queen Victoria Monument is an over life size statue mounted on a freestone pedestal containing four bronze relief interpretive plaques. It is situated in front of the Ballarat Town Hall, a prominent position on the wide notable picturesque boulevard of Sturt Street. The presence of the monument in the notable Sturt Street gardens precinct together with other significant statues is of importance.
The Queen Victoria Monument at Ballarat is historically significant as a fine example of a tribute to the reigning monarch, initiated by citizens, on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee, prior to her death. It reflects the fervour of the citizens of the town that played an important role in the development of the State of Victoria during the latter half of the nineteenth century.
The Monument is important for its aesthetic characteristics in that it displays a combination of excellent examples of the artistry and technical skills of the sculptor E.B. MacKennall. These elements are evident in design, carving, and in casting of relief modelling.
Classified: 29/11/2004
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Sir Bertram Mackennal - Queen Victoria Monument - Physical Description 1
The statue is 330cm in height and 145cm in width at its base. It is carved from Sicilian marble. The Queen is represented in royal regalia with a sceptre and an orb that is surmounted with a bronze winged victory figure. It is mounted on a freestone pedestal 275cm in height resting on a 30cm stepped basalt base. On the four sides of the pedestal are inserted bronze bas relief plaques depicting highlights from the Queen's reign: The Accession 1837; The Coronation 1838; The Diamond Jubilee 1897; Signing the Constitution of the Australian Commonwealth 1900. Photographs of the unveiling 1900 show a white marble, which is now stained to grey tones.
Sir Bertram Mackennal - Queen Victoria Monument - Intactness
The monument is currently intact and in a reasonable state of preservation. There is surface mould on most surfaces and some disintegration of pointing. Some chipping is evident on the pedestal. As a result of oxidation green metallic stain has emanated from the bronze plaque settings. All surfaces require expert cleaning.
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FORMER POLICE STATION, BALLARATVictorian Heritage Register H1544
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BALLARAT TRADES HALLVictorian Heritage Register H0657
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PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.33Victorian Heritage Register H1714
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