Name:
Temptation of St Anthony
Sculptor:
Oliver Barrett (1908-1989)
Installed:
1938
Location:
Porter’s Lodge, Viceroy Close, Bristol Road
Birmingham’s Public Art
Description
Over the entrance to the porter’s lodge on the Viceroy Close
development, near Bristol Road, with four devils encircling the
saint. Keystone Heads on the surrounding apartment blocks
add a sense of fun to this development.
Condition: Excellent
Oversight/Owner: Landlord of Viceroy Close
Artist website:
Other Info: Soon after these major pieces Barrett moved to
the USA where he spent most of his career. He returned to
Wales where he died and some of his work is held in the
collection of the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.