Sculptor, of Dublin, and son of THOMAS KIIRK THOMAS KIIRK , for biography and works of whom see W.G. Strickland, A Dictionary of Irish Artists (1913), I, 583-587, and Paula Murphy, Nineteenth-Century Irish Sculpture: Native Genius Reaffirmed (Yale University Press: New Haven & London, 2010), 170-173.
Addresses: Work: 22 Jervis Street and 18 Mary Street, Dublin, 1847; 22 Jervis Street, <1853->1869.
Home: 94 Harcourt Street, 1857; 8 Haddington Road, 1863; 5 Leeson Street Upper, <1869->1875; Seaview Terrace, Bray, 1887.
RIAI: elected associate, 1853.
RHA: associate, 22 May 1845; member, 13 October 1854.
See WORKS for fixed works only.
References
From Pettigrew & Oulton's, Thom's and Post Office directories.
RIAI council meeting minutes, 20 May 1853, 119; general meeting minutes, 28 May 1853, 120; B 13, 1 Dec 1855, 584.
36 work entries listed in chronological order for KIRK, JOSEPH ROBINSON *
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CO. MONAGHAN, MONAGHAN, CHURCH SQUARE, CHURCH OF ST PATRICK (CI) |
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1845p |
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Memorial to John Lucas. Elaborate tablet, designed by A.K. Young, Esq. |
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H. Potterton, Irish Church Monuments 1570-1880 (UAHS, 1975), 55; St Patrick's Church, Monaghan (illustrated booklet published by St Patrick's Church post 2002),11(illus.); Kevin V. Mulligan, The Buildings of Ireland: South Ulster (2013), 466.
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CO. WICKLOW, NUN'S CROSS (ARKLOW), CHURCH (CI, KILLISKEY PARISH) |
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1845p |
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Memorial to John Synge (d. 1845). |
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H. Potterton, Irish Church Monuments 1570-1880 (UAHS, 1975), 55; Patricia Butler, Nun's Cross Church, Co. Wicklow, and its treasures (2016), 161-163(illus.).
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CO. OFFALY, EDENDERRY, DOWNSHIRE MONUMENT |
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1846 |
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Statue. |
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Half-size model of statue 'now executing' exh. RHA 1846, no. 478; Paula Murphy, Nineteenth-Century Irish Sculpture: Native Genius Reaffirmed (Yale University Press: New Haven & London, 2010), 176, Fig. 244.
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CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, CHRISTCHURCH PLACE, CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (CI) |
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1847 |
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Monument to Charles Lindsay, Bishop of Kildare (d. 1846) in form of recumbent effigy.
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Sketch model of monument 'now erecting' exh. RHA 1847, no. 471; Paula Murphy, Nineteenth-Century Irish Sculpture: Native Genius Reaffirmed (Yale University Press: New Haven & London, 2010), 161, Fig.220; Christine Casey, The Buildings of Ireland: Dublin (2005), 335.
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CO. DOWN, HILLSBOROUGH, MONUMENT TO 3RD MARQUESS OF DOWNSHIRE |
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1849 |
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Statue of 3rd Marquess of Downshire on top of column by JRK. |
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Quarter-sized model exh. RHA 1849, no. 435; Paula Murphy, Nineteenth-Century Irish Sculpture: Native Genius Reaffirmed (Yale University Press: New Haven & London, 2010), 176, Fig.24.
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CO. CLARE, ENNIS, GORT ROAD, COUNTY COURT HOUSE |
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1850 |
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Statue by JRK of Michael O'Loghlen, late Master of the Rolls, placed in hall. Cost: £1,500. |
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B 8, 31 Aug 1850, 416; clay sketch model exh. RHA 1845, no. 461, half-size model and statuettes of Wisdom and Justice to stand on pedestal exh. RHA 1851, nos. 345,346, 347
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CO. CAVAN, DRUNG, CHURCH (CI) |
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1852p |
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Monument with portrait bust to Thomas Edward Lucas Clements (d. 1852).
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Kevin V. Mulligan, The Buildings of Ireland: South Ulster (2013), 559.
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CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, COLLEGE GREEN, TRINITY COLLEGE, FRONT SQUARE, CAMPANILE |
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1854 |
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Statues of Divinity, Law, Physic and Science on campanile. |
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Sketch models exh. RHA 1854, nos. 281,282,285,286; Paula Murphy, Nineteenth-Century Irish Sculpture: Native Genius Reaffirmed (Yale University Press: New Haven & London, 2010), 173(illus.); given to Thomas Kirk in Christine Casey, The Buildings of Ireland: Dublin (2005), 335.
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CO. DOWN, BANBRIDGE, CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY (CI, SEAPATRICK PARISH) |
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1855 |
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Marble tablet to Captain Francis Crozier, showing the ships of Sir John Franklin's expedition in search of the |North West Passage frozen in the ice. |
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Working model of monument 'now erecting' exh. RHA 1855, 388; H. Potterton, Irish Church Monuments 1570-1880 (UAHS, 1975), 55
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CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, PHOENIX PARK, WELLINGTON TESTIMONIAL |
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1860 |
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JRK executes bronze bas-relief of siege of Seringapatam for base of monument. |
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DB 1, 1 Mar 1859, 33; watercolour sketch of 'bassorelievo…now casting in bronze' exh. RHA 1860, no. 528; chalk drawing exh. Exhibition of Fine and Ornamental Arts, Dublin, 1861, no. 424
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CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, COLLEGE STREET, CRAMPTON MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN |
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1862 |
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Designed and sculpted by JRK. Builder: Millard. Opened 15 Aug 1862. |
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Head of Crampton for monument 'now erecting' exh. RHA 1862, no. 458; DB 4, 1 May,15 Aug 1862, 112,203; IB 15, 15 May 1873, 137; Paula Murphy, Nineteenth-Century Irish Sculpture: Native Genius Reaffirmed (Yale University Press: New Haven & London, 2010), 174-176(illus.),225.
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CO. DOWN, BANBRIDGE, CROZIER TESTIMONIAL |
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1862 |
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Statue of Crozier and polar bears by JRK. Memorial designed by W.J. Barre. |
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Statue of Crozier exh. RHA 1862, no. 480, also one polar bear, 1863, no. 501; DB 3, 15 Nov 1861, 686; 4, 15 Apr 1862, 96; Paula Murphy, Nineteenth-Century Irish Sculpture: Native Genius Reaffirmed (Yale University Press: New Haven & London, 2010), 174, Fig.242.
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CO. ANTRIM, ANTRIM, CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS (CI) |
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1865 |
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Monument to John, 10th Viscount Massereene (d. 1863). |
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H. Potterton, Irish Church Monuments 1570-1880 (UAHS, 1975), 55,69(illus.); exh. Dublin International Exhibition of Arts and Manufactures 1865, no. 248
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CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, ARRAN QUAY, ST PAUL'S CHURCH (RC) |
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1870a |
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Statues of SS Peter and Patrick on pediment. |
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W.G. Strickland, A Dictionary of Irish Artists (1913), II, 216 (sub Panormo); statue of St Peter exh. RHA 1870, no. 395; Paula Murphy, Nineteenth-Century Irish Sculpture: Native Genius Reaffirmed (Yale University Press: New Haven & London, 2010), 177, Fig.176.
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CO. WICKLOW, POWERSCOURT |
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Proposed saloon chimneypiece. For 7th Viscount Powerscourt. Not executed. |
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Elevation, signed 'J.R. Kirk dist et fect.' in IAA, Powerscourt Albums, Acc. 89/62.1/29/1.
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