RICHARD LA TROBE-BATEMAN MDES RCA
School Gates

School Gates

Sudbury Suffolk

  • English oak & galvanised steel
  • Commission by Suffolk County Council

As part of this commission Richard spent three days on a Making project with the primary school children. 1994

Six Elm Coffers

Six Elm Coffers

  • English elm & rope
  • Chain sawn
  • Largest coffer
    2.3m x 80 x 80
  • Purchased by private collector

Made from the whole butt of a elm tree. Cut at the local saw mill in a ‘Russian doll’ manner the final inside block sits on the smallest coffer. Exhibited at the Crafts Council, 1984

Stavordale Four Poster Bed

Stavordale Four
Poster Bed

  • Wych elm
  • 4m high
  • Private commission

Hangings and cover were commissioned from Vanessa Robertson, rope ties from David Poston. 1989

Woodland Seat

Woodland Seat
Structure

On the Oxford Sculpture Trail

  • English oak & stainless steel
  • 5m high
  • Commission by Oxford

1992