The Sun.
London, England, 1855-09-03 00:00:00

THE YORK RACE PLATE.

We have much pleasure in noticing this work ; all the
incidents connected with it are of a satisfactory cha-
racter. It suggested itself to the Earl of Derby that the
interview between Hotspur after the battle and the fan-
tastic lord, as related by Shakspere, might be success-
fully treated in sculpture, and wishing to give a prize
fir the Yoik races, be offered 3001. for the best mo-
delled illustration of the Shakesperian episode, to be
executed in solid silver. Various manufacturers in silver
were applied to. as being, perhaps, better acquainted than
his lordship with the artist world. Amongst these a
competition was entered into for the production of " the
prize plate " After a careful inspection of the different
models produced on the occasion, that of Mr. Alfred
Brown, employed by Mesirs. Mint and Roskell, re-
ceived the meed of praise, and was consequently se-
lected as the one to be executed in the precious metal.
Of the rival productions we can say nothing, not bay-
ing had an opportunity of inspecting them. We
feel, however, that choice has in this instance been
made a work of considerable merit. The general
composition recommends itself at once by gracefulness
of outline. The principal view presents a charger seen
in profile, against which the jaded Hotspur leans, fix-
ing a supremely contemptuous look upon the lordly
fop, who is represented attitudinising before the tired
soldier ; a standard bearer attends the victorious chiefs,
while in front a youthful squire, in a stooping position,
appears to be engaged in loosening some portion ~f the
toil-worn chief's attire. These four figures, backed by
the steed—Hotspur, in the centre, being very judiciously
a little raised above the rest—form the principal group,
immediately behind which, and a little to the left, are
two soldiers bearing off the field one of the slain. These
latter are most artistically introduced, inasmuch as they
tend to give massiveness and substance to the whole
composition, and by means of their bending attitudes,
combined with the lowing lines of the couching figure in
front, contrast and harmonise admirably with the three
erect figures of the principal group. A lofty banner
grasped by the standard-bearer completes the pyramidal
form of the composition, giving to the latter dignity as
well as height. Much thoughtfulness has been be-
stowed upon the subject of costume, each figure being
accoutred in a manner suitable to the character im-
personated. All the features composing this work are
in full relief. The figures are 13 inches high ; the
total height of the prize plate from the ground to the
top of the banner is 1 feet, being 2 feet wide by about 1
foot in depth. The whole is placed upon a well-designed
ebony pedestal. Although it has been stated that the
sum of 3001. has been paid for this work, it must not be
inferred that this is its real value. No one in the slightest
degree acquainted with such matters but would gee at a
glance that the contractors for the work have more than
fulfilled their contract ; they have, in this instance, al-
lowed their artistic views to range beyond the limits of
pecuniary consideration, sacrificing the latter to a nobler
ambition. It is this evidence of liberality on the part of
the manufacturers with respect to this undertaking,
which, as well as the talent displayed in the work itself,
excites admiration. Having lately had to remark
upon the selfish, impolitic scheme of concealing the
artist's name on these occasions, we are disposed to
lay stress upon the wise and liberal system adopted _
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by this firm, of openly announcing the name
in-
the artist to whose talent they stand
debted. British manufacturers lie under great responsi-
bilityh
with respect to the subject of art,
whenteir
office to elicit and discover artistic talent,
found to encourage it by fair remuneration.
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