DimensionsLife size MediumBronzeStyleContemporary Sculpture, Figurative, Musician Statue LocationInvercargill, NZ DescriptionGillie and Marc were commissioned by Invercargill Council to create a bronze sculpture of composer and Invercargill legend, Alex Lithgow. A composer of great renown, his marches were published throughout the world and the Americans acclaimed him as ‘the Sousa of the Antipodes’. Lithgow produced approximately two hundred marches, as well as numerous pieces for band, orchestra, piano and voice. The artists wanted to honour his time in Invercargill, where he spent time from ages 6-24. Alexander Frame Lithgow (1 December 1870 in Glasgow – 12 July 1929 in Launceston, Tasmania) was a Scottish-born, New Zealand and Australian based composer and bandleader known as the "Sousa of the Antipodes". His name is pronounced "Alek" by his family. Gillie and Marc created him in bronze for Invercargill Council in New Zealand. Artwork FeaturesGillie and Marc love working in bronze for many reasons. Bronze is a very hardy material and will last forever. As experts in coloring bronze, Gillie and Marc enjoy experimenting with their sculptures, adding a splash of color to brighten the work, making it even more unique. > Read more For every purchase of a bronze sculpture you will receive a certificate of authenticity, titled, signed, dated and editioned by the artists. Care InstructionsBronze is very easy to clean, allowing you to enjoy your precious sculpture with minimal upkeep. > Read more Shipping, Returns and RefundsPlease visit this page to learn all about our policies. > Read more
