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Sculptor:
Cecchini, Richard 1903-1981  Search this
Architect:
Price, H. J.  Search this
Contractor:
Newton, Joe  Search this
Newton, J. C.  Search this
Newton Brothers  Search this
Medium:
Granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Elbert County Board of Education 50 Laurel Drive Elberton Georgia 30635
Located Elbert County Middle School 45 Forest Avenue Rock Gym Elberton Georgia 30635
Date:
1940. Dedicated March 14, 1941
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Georgia survey, 1993.
Image on file.
unsigned
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary:
An Art-Deco style phoenix with its wings spread. The sculpture is mounted atop a former armory/auditorium, now known as the Rock Gym.
Topic:
Animal--Bird--Eagle  Search this
Mythology--Egyptian--Phoenix  Search this
Control number:
IAS GA000394
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_333030