A Legacy in Bronze and Stone Edward Carter Preston was a distinguished English artist whose versatile talents spanned the realms of sculpture, medallist work, and painting. Born and residing in Liverpool, his life’s work became deeply intertwined with the architectural and emotional fabric of his home city. His artistic journey began with a foundation in decorative crafts; as an apprentice to E.R. Latham, he mastered the intricate disciplines of gilding, lettering, and engraving. This early immersion in the fine details of ornamentation provided him with a unique technical precision that wou…