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Sculptor:
Bufano, Beniamino 1898-1970  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: black granite; Base: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by David D. Bohannon Development Company 60 Hillsdale Mall San Mateo California 94403
Located Hillsdale Mall Outdoor courtyard, adjoining food court, 31st Avenue San Mateo California
Date:
Dedicated Oct. 14, 1956
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, California, San Francisco survey, 1997.
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:
A bear nursing two cubs. The cubs sit next to each other, facing the mother, nestled between her legs. The black granite sculpture sits on a round concrete base.
Topic:
Animal--Bear  Search this
Abstract  Search this
Control number:
IAS CA002058
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_342130