Sculptor:

Unknown  Search this

Medium:

White marble

Type:

Sculptures-Bench

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument P.O. Box 8 San Simeon California 93452 Accession Number: 529-9-1845

Notes:

Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, 1994.

Summary:

One of a pair of white marble benches on South Erring Terrace. Front border of seat is a continuous pattern of grotesque animals with acanthus leaf scrolls at each corner. The two end supports have a carved pair of dolphins. The other four supports are adorned with acanthus leaf design enclosing a coat of arms.

Topic:

Object--Foliage--Acanthus  Search this

Fantasy--Animal  Search this

Animal--Dolphin  Search this

Emblem--Coat of Arms  Search this

Control number:

IAS 04640083

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_356279