Frances Segelman

Frances Segelman (born 1949)[1] is an English sculptor from Leeds.[2][3]

Frances Segelman
Born
NationalityBritish
EducationLeeds
Known forSculpture
Notable work
Bronze statues and busts
MovementBronze Sculpture
Spouse(s)
Sir Jack Petchey (m. 2016)
Websitehttp://www.segelman.com
Billy Bremner statue in celebratory stance outside Leeds United's ground Elland Road

Born in Leeds, Segelman is a friend of the Royal Society of Arts, and an Associate of the Royal Society of British Sculptors and is well known for her busts of royalty and celebrity personalities. Amongst others she has sculpted busts of Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, Joan Collins, Joanna Lumley, Bruce Forsyth, Eamonn Holmes,[4] David Frost, Sven-Göran Eriksson, Jack Rosenthal, Cherie Blair and John Profumo.

In 1999 her statue of Leeds United legend Billy Bremner was unveiled at Elland Road.[2]

References

  1. "Frances Segelman (born 1949)". www.royalcollection.org.uk. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  2. "Right royal career for sculptor-to-the-stars Frances". www.jewishtelegraph.com. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  3. "Meet the sculptor behind Leeds United's Billy Bremner statue". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. 21 February 2011. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
  4. http://www.ikonlondonmagazine.com/weeks-party-pictures-13102017
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