In a three dimensional approach, Queen Mary stands in her embroidered dress with precious pearls and diamonds surmounted by a small diamond crown. Her right hand holds a bouquet of flowers while the other holds her exquisite coronation robe.
The Order of the Star of India enveloped with five pointed diamond star is pinned on the ribbon on her shoulder while other badges are on her left breast. Delicate floral motifs in their undulating pattern affirm the sculptural finesse of George Frampton.
A sense of tactile satin is evident in her aristocratic gown, elucidating the chiseled accuracy in a difficult medium of marble. Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge was wedded to Prince George in 1893, at that time second in line to the throne.
Sir George James Frampton, was a British sculptor, born in 1860 in London. He began his professional engagements in an architect's office before studying under William Silver Frith at the City and Guilds of London Art School, followed by a stint at the Royal Academy School.
