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History of Wine, (sculpture). Artist:  Asawa, Ruth, 1926-2013, sculptor. Thompson, Nancy Howry, sculptor. Lanier, Addie, sculptor. Lanier, Paul, sculptor. Lee, Mae, sculptor. Mussi Artworks Foundry, founder. Title:  History of Wine, (sculpture). Dates:  Dedicated Nov. 16, 1988. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Fountain: bronze; Basin: concrete. Dimensions:  Fountain: approx. H. 90 in. x Diam. 36 in.; Basin: approx. H. 20 in. x Diam. 160 in.; Base: approx. H. 3 in. x Diam. 250 in. Inscription:  unsigned Description:  A large bronze urn sits in the middle of a round fountain basin. The surface of the urn is done in bas-relief with scenes depicting events of the wine culture in Napa Valley. On the lower third of the urn are scenes depicting the origin of winemaking; on the middle third of the urn are scenes depicting the history of Beringer's Winery; the top third of the urn depicts highlights from Napa Valley's wine history. One of the depictions shows Michael Moone, president of Beringer's Winery, looking over the shoulder of President Grover Cleveland. Another depicts singer Marvin Gaye with a cupped ear pressed against a grape vine while two raisins dance on his leg. Also depicted is pioneer grape planter George Yount. Subject:  History -- United States -- California Object -- Foodstuff -- Wine Occupation -- Farm -- Harvesting Portrait male -- Yount, George Portrait male -- Moone, Michael Portrait male -- Cleveland, Grover Portrait male -- Gaye, Marvin Ethnic -- African American Performing Arts -- Music -- Voice Occupation -- Political -- President Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Saint Helena Fountain Relief Sculpture Owner:  Saint Helena Winery, 100 Pratt Avenue, Saint Helena, California 94574 Remarks:  Nearby plaque: "The History of Wine Created by Ruth Asawa and dedicated in November 1988 to the 150th anniversary year of the planting of the first vine in Napa Valley by George C. Yount. Ruth Asawa Sculptor with artists Nancy Howry Thompson, Addie Lanier, Paul Lanier, Mae Lee. Cast by Piero Mussi Artworks Foundry, Berkeley, CA." The scenes on the fountain were originally formed in bread dough and then cast in bronze. IAS files contain copy of related article from Napa Register, Nov. 25, 1988. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1994. Illustration:  Image on file. Note:  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. Repository:  Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Control Number:  IAS CA001180   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture CA001180 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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