Gilbert Ledward sculpture awakened at Bonhams

Among Gilbert Ledward’s (1880-1960) most admired works is the sensuous nude, 'Awakening' or 'The Awakening', that today stands in Ropers Garden on the Chelsea Embankment.

The original bronze, cast in 1913 – the year Ledward won the British Prix de Rome for sculpture – …

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