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An equestrian statue by Josep Llimona inaugurated on 11th March 1950 in the square which carries his name.
He made the sketch for the statue during his advanced studies in Italy ( 1880-1885 ).
The execution of the work dates from 1922.
The statue was accompanied by controversy as the horse's tail was added in the post-war period by the official restorer Frederic Marès.
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