Sean Crampton, 1918-1999

The structure of the sculpture is sound and the edges are polished. There is some light surface dirt. Otherwise in good overall condition.
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Sean Crampton attended Birmingham's Central College of Art where he developed his talent for sculpture. He then served an apprenticeship for Ferdinand Leger in Paris and eventually settlled in Calne, Wiltshire. His career as a sculptor was interrupted by the events of World War Two, in which he served in the London Irish Rifles. He was awarded the Military Cross and the George Medal for his acts of gallantry and leadership. In 1946, Crampton became the Professeur de Sculpture at the Anglo-French Art Centre in London. Much of his work was influenced by his spirituality and can often be found in various chruches. His work won awards from the Civic Trust (1983) and the Royal Society of British Sculptors (1986) of which he was President for five years. In 1978 he was elected master of the Art Workers Guild and was Chariman of Governors at Camberwell School of art in the 1980s. He held 17 solo exhibitions and was largely represented by the Alwin Gallery.