Administered by Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio Chancery 1027 Superior Avenue Cleveland Ohio 44114
Located St. John's Cathedral 1007 Superior Avenue Courtyard Cleveland Ohio
Date:
Cast autumn 1888
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio, Cleveland survey, 1993.
National Park Service, American Monuments and Outdoor Sculpture Database, OH0086, 1989.
Monumental News, Jan. 1903, pg. 80.
Image on file.
Monumental News, Jan. 1903, pg. 73.
(On front edge of base, under figure's proper right foot:) MISS LUELLA VARNEY (On front left edge of base:) BASTIONALI signed Founder's mark appears.
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Summary:
A figure of Bishop Amadeus Rappe (1801-1877), dressed in ecclesiastical garb that includes an alb, a stole, a cope, a crucifix, and a miter, stands holding a crosier with his proper left hand, while raising his proper right hand in a gesture of blessing.
