Katherine Worthington

Stone Carver & Sculpture repairs

Darnley Mausoleum

2006 - 2007 Kent, UK.

Katherine carved this heraldic statue in Portland stone. The coat of arms is comprised of a shield with two griffins, a crown and a motif. At 1.5 metres high x 3 metres long it was a large shield positioned above the main entrance. She also did some decorative architectural carving to the cornice stones inside the mausoleum.

The restoration was of significant importance as it was part of Cobham Park Heritage project and with the National Trust.

Lord Darnley who married Mary Queen of Scotts in 1565 left instructions for the making of the tomb. The tomb was to be built for himself and his descendants as their usual burial spot as Westminster Abbey was full! The tomb is surrounded by a dry moat and has an unusual stone pyramid on top.

Click on Images - for large/best quality

Carving - griffin statue

Carving - griffin statue

Heraldic Statue in Portland stone

Heraldic Statue in Portland stone

Roughing out - shield

Roughing out - shield

Statues - finishing touches

Statues - finishing touches

Carved cornice stones inside Mausoleum

Carved cornice stones inside Mausoleum

Heraldic statues above entrance - dry moat

Heraldic statues above entrance - dry moat

Katherine’s heraldic statues incorporates shields and beasts. She also produces her own figurative sculptures. To help with a realistic carving she studies animal anatomy and produces clay models to copy.

View her statues and statue repairs for similar work.

Prestigious contracts and ongoing clients

2013 / ongoing - Kensington Town Hall, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

2 x heraldic shields, minature copies of the main sheild. She returns annually to carve each new Lord Mayors' name on the wall.

2007 - Darnley Mausoleum, Kent, UK.

Heraldic coat of arms 1.5 metres high x 3 metres. Comprised of a shield with two griffins, a crown and a motif.

2008 - The London Hippodrome Lion and Unicorn, Leicester Square, London, UK.

2 x 2 metre tall statues. Including miniature book ends given to Lord Salisbury.

Katherine’s welcomes heraldic commissions. They can be large or small. 3 Dimensional sculpture, high relief carving that projects out from the wall or a relief incised carving or outline, (similar to an etching), carved into a wall or on a separate plaque.

She offers creative suggestions, ideas on materials including modelling, design and discussions of stone techniques.

Katherine produces a model of the shield in clay or wax to help her with the stone carving.

She installs her work and welcomes large contracts for which she may engage subcontractors.

For commissions and sales Katherine quotes competitively. Contact Katherine to discuss a commission or contract.