Edinburgh's Alexander and bucephalus Equestrian statue, City Chambers, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK by John Steell , 1804–1891

Alexander (356 BC–323 BC) and Bucephalus (c.355 BC–326 BC) John Steell (1804–1891) City Chambers High Street, Edinburgh A draped standing figure of Alexander holding onto his horse Bucephalus which is unharnessed and rearing. The satue is on a corniced, bow-ended ashlar plinth. It was moved from St Andrew Square to its present site in 1916. Title Alexander (356 BC–323 BC) and Bucephalus (c.355 BC–326 BC) Date 1832–1883 Medium bronze Measurements H 300 x W (?) x D (?) cm; Plinth: H 340 x W 240 x D 220 cm Accession number EH1_GB_S006 Acquisition method paid for by public subscription Work type Equestrian