Statue of Fred Perry
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| Statue of Fred Perry | |
|---|---|
 The statue in 2014 | |
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| Artist | David Wynne |
| Year | 1984 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Subject | Fred Perry |
| Location | Wimbledon, London, SW19 |
| 51°26′04″N 0°12′49″W / 51.434382°N 0.213491°W | |
| Owner | All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club |
A statue of Fred Perry stands in the grounds of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon in south-west London. It was sculpted by David Wynne.
It stands in the grounds of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon. It was sculpted by David Wynne.[1] It is a one-third life-size study showing Perry playing a forehand shot.[2] He is holding a wooden racket and wearing trousers.[2] The front of the plinth is inscribed
F J PERRY/WIMBLEDON CHAMPION 1934, 1935 AND 1936/DAVID WYNNE/SCULPTOR 1984
. The obverse is inscribed
UNVEILED BY H.R.H. THE DUKE OF KENT G.C.M.G. G.C.V.O. A.D.C. PRESIDENT AELTC 20TH MAY 1984
From 1984 to 2010 the statue was situated near Gate 5 of the grounds of the club.[3] It is now near Gate 4.[2]
