Reference code
SP/19/3
Title
Albert Toft, The Studio, 223 Portsdown Road, 223 Maida Vale, to Spielmann
Date
28 Nov 1934
Level
Item
Extent & medium
2 pieces
Content Description
The [casting] was done in Germany, at Wurttemberg, many of his works have been cast there and other sculptors, such as
Derwent Wood followed him. Describes a process for using copper as a casting metal. Relates an incident whereby he fell out with a [
Eliza MacLoghlin?] over a commission. He explains that the plaster for the sculpture group [Mors Janua Vitae] is now at the Walker Art Gallery.