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Mario Raggi — Statue of Sir Thomas Jackson
Mario Raggi

Statue of Sir Thomas Jackson

1906

This bronze portrait statue depicts Sir Thomas Jackson, a prominent Hong Kong banker and philanthropist, rendered in formal Victorian dress with an overcoat and dignified bearing. Cast by Italian sculptor Mario Raggi in 1906, the life-sized figure stands atop a substantial granite pedestal in Statue Square, Central, commanding views of the surrounding high-rise architecture. The dark patina of the bronze contrasts sharply with the pale stone base, which features an inscription plaque now weathered by over a century of exposure. The work exemplifies Edwardian public monument traditions, combining classical portraiture conventions with the emerging urban landscape of colonial Hong Kong. Surrounded by contemporary landscaping and commercial activity, the statue serves as a historical anchor point in one of Asia's most dynamic financial districts. Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)

Medium
Bronze sculpture

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Mario Raggi, Statue of Sir Thomas Jackson, 1906

This bronze portrait statue depicts Sir Thomas Jackson, a prominent Hong Kong banker and philanthropist, rendered in formal Victorian dress with an overcoat and dignified bearing. Cast by Italian sculptor Mario Raggi in 1906, the life-sized figure stands atop a substantial granite pedestal in Statue Square, Central, commanding views of the surrounding high-rise architecture. The dark patina of the bronze contrasts sharply with the pale stone base, which features an inscription plaque now weathered by over a century of exposure. The work exemplifies Edwardian public monument traditions, combining classical portraiture conventions with the emerging urban landscape of colonial Hong Kong. Surrounded by contemporary landscaping and commercial activity, the statue serves as a historical anchor point in one of Asia's most dynamic financial districts. Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)

Medium
Bronze sculpture
Year
1906
Seen at
Statue Square, Central

Related themes

Figurative Sculpture, Granite Pedestal, Urban Plaza, Colonial Hong Kong, Banking History, Bronze Sculpture, Central District, Public Art, Civic Landmark, Dark Patina, Early Twentieth Century, Portraiture, Historical Figure, Life Sized Figure, Heritage Site, Victorian Era, Public Square, Formal Dress, Outdoor Monument, Commemorative Monument