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Alan L. Durst

1883–1970

The Acrobats 1927
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Biography

Alan Lydiat Durst (1883–1970) was a British sculptor and wood carver and member of the London Group of artists. Three of Durst's work are held in the permanent collection of Tate Gallery.

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Direct carving

Artworks

  • Feline

    Alan L. Durst
    1930
  • Girl Binding her Hair

    Alan L. Durst
    1929
  • The Acrobats

    Alan L. Durst
    1927

Sketches, letters, etc.

  • Design for a candlestick

    Alan L. Durst
    [1920]
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  • Design for lunette ‘I am the Door of the Sheep’, South Door, Manchester Cathedral

    Alan L. Durst
    21 March 1955
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  • Architectural drawing, Portland stone pedestal for statue of St Boniface, Crediton, Devon

    Alan L. Durst, Stephen Dykes Bower
    1956–9
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  • Four designs for clergy and choir stalls, Holy Trinity Church, Northwood

    Alan L. Durst
    [1957]
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