"They were created by the sculptor Neal French in 2012 and funded as part of Grosvenor's property development on 40-54 Grosvenor Hill. The photographer, Terence Donovan, used to work in a studio on Bourdon Street, and one of his famous photos was of the model Twiggy leaning against some old mews doors - and it's that moment that inspired the sculptures."
"The Donovan Family Trust provided photos of Donovan for the sculptor to work from, and Grosvenor also consulted with Twiggy and she was supportive of the artwork proposal. Notably, they are not set on plinths but mounted into the ground just as if they really are people frozen in time. No need to worry about motorists, as it's a pedestrianised street."
Three life-size sculptures on Bourdon Place in Mayfair depict Terence Donovan photographing the model Twiggy, capturing a famous 1960s pose. Neal French created the works in 2012, funded through Grosvenor's property development at 40-54 Grosvenor Hill. The Donovan Family Trust supplied photographic references and Twiggy was consulted and supportive of the proposal. The figures are mounted directly into the ground rather than on plinths and occupy a pedestrianised street. The Donovan Family Trust notes a slight historical inaccuracy about Donovan's studio location and timing, but states that this does not diminish the sculptures' affectionate tribute. Bourdon Place sits next to Berkeley Square between Bond Street and Green Park tube stations.
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