Frances Segelman
Frances Segelman, Lady Petchey (born 1949)[1] is an English sculptor from Leeds.[2][3]
Frances Segelman | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Leeds |
| Known for | Sculpture |
Notable work | Bronze statues and busts |
| Movement | Bronze Sculpture |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Website | http://www.segelman.com |
Billy Bremner statue in celebratory stance outside Leeds United's ground Elland Road
Born in Leeds, Segelman is a friend of the Royal Society of Arts, and an Associate of the Royal Society of British Sculptors and is well known for her busts of royalty and celebrity personalities. Amongst others she has sculpted busts of Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, Joan Collins, Joanna Lumley, Bruce Forsyth, Eamonn Holmes,[4] David Frost, Sven-Göran Eriksson, Jack Rosenthal, Cherie Blair and John Profumo.
In 1999 her statue of Leeds United legend Billy Bremner was unveiled at Elland Road.[2]
In 2016 she married 90 year old philanthropist and businessman Sir Jack Petchey.[5]
References
- "Frances Segelman (born 1949)". www.royalcollection.org.uk. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- "Right royal career for sculptor-to-the-stars Frances". www.jewishtelegraph.com. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- "Meet the sculptor behind Leeds United's Billy Bremner statue". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. 21 February 2011. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- "Week's Party Celebrity Pictures 13 October 2017". 13 October 2017.
- "Sir Jack Petchey marries long-term partner Frances".
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