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The two plaster busts of Harvey, found in the Great Hall and the Sibbald Library, both appear to depict Harvey in his academic robes, worn over a coat or waistcoat. The pieces are identical as both are copies or casts taken of Peter Scheemakers…

This female statue is one of two Lazzaroni pieces, commissioned by Thomas Hamilton, found in the vestibule. Similarly to her counterpart, who stands opposite her on the western side of the vestibule, she is depicted in a classical style and made from…

This neoclassical plaster statue, commissioned by Thomas Hamilton, came from the Edinburgh workshop of Anthony Lazzaroni. The statue stands to the west side of the vestibule opposite another of Lazzaroni's female figures.

Anthony Lazzaroni…

This bust offers a classical depiction of Hippocrates, with his chest and shoulders left undraped. This piece contrasts with the two identical busts of Hippocrates which are also found in the College's collection. Whilst all three are of a classical…

The College possesses three plaster busts of Hippocrates, two of which are identical, having probably been cast from the same original bust. The first of these identical busts is displayed in the Great Hall, whilst the second is located in the…

The college possesses two busts of James Gregory. It was recorded in the College's minutes that this bust was ‘a valuable gift’, donated by Dr Keiller in May 1863. It is not known who created this plaster bust of Gregory in classical robes,…

There are two plaster busts of Dr James Gregory on display in the Great Hall, both of which depict him in a classicised style.

The College received the first of these busts in 1823 and the council minutes of 30 January record that ‘Mr. Fraser…

This female figure, who has a quite elaborate hairstyle, is found represented in the northwest and southeast corners of the Great Hall.

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In total 24 female figures stand above the architrave in the Great Hall. However, there are only…

This figure is found in the northeast and southwest corners of the Great Hall, her left hand reaches under her robe whilst her right is placed on her head.

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In total 24 female figures stand above the architrave in the Great Hall.…

This is one of two plaster reliefs of cherubs found in the Great Hall, both of which depict a cherub with a lighted torch. However, the reliefs differ somewhat, particularly in the positioning of the cherub; whilst in this piece the cherub looks…