Christopher Ross (sculptor)

Christopher Ross
Portrait of Christopher Ross
Portrait of the artist at work
Born(1931-05-09)May 9, 1931
DiedSeptember 17, 2023(2023-09-17) (aged 92)
NationalityAmerican
EducationMillbrook School, Collegiate School
Alma materColumbia University
Occupation(s)Sculptor, designer and collector
Known forAnimal Sculpture
AwardsGrand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Royal House of Braganza
Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus of the Royal House of Savoy
WebsiteChristopher Ross

Christopher Ross FRSA OSSML (May 9, 1931 – September 17, 2023) was an American artist,[1] designer and collector of 19th century Imperial militaria.[2] Ross has earned an international reputation for his 'animal' wearable fine art and portrait sculpture in the tradition of the French animalier. His work resists easy classification as he carved out a territory of his own that crosses categories—drawing on fine art, sculpture and design.

In 2023, Ross was bestowed a knighthood of the dynastic order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus by the Royal House of Savoy and a Grand Cross of the Royal House of Braganza for his contributions to European art and culture and his lifelong commitment and pursuit of beauty, quality and excellence.

  1. ^ NJAL.
  2. ^ Von Hassell, Agostino (2006). "Military High Life, Elegant Food Histories and Recipes", University Press of the South Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. ISBN 978-1931948609.