Sir James Martin statue

Public Art: Sir James Martin statue

Sculptor: © Tommaso Sani

Description: The sandstone carving of Sir James Martin, former Premier of New South Wales, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, is one of 23 sandstone carved figures on the ledges of the Lands Department Building. The poor Chief Justice was depicted with creased clothes, wrinkled face, and veined hands. His unusually enlarged hands suggest he may have been destined for a higher niche.

Date unveiled: c1891

Location: The statue of Sir James Martin can be found in a niche on the Gresham Street facade of the Department of Lands Building, Bridge Street, Sydney, Australia.

So who was Sir James Martin? : Sir James Martin (14th May 1820- 4th November 1886), was a three times Premier of New South Wales, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales from 1873 to 1886.