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Supreme Court Flagpole Bases, (sculpture). Artist:  Donnelly, John, 1867-1947, sculptor. Gilbert, Cass, 1858-1934, architect. Title:  Supreme Court Flagpole Bases, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Flagpole Bases, Supreme Court, (sculpture). Dates:  1935. Medium:  Bronze and marble. Dimensions:  2 flagpole bases. Each flagpole base: approx. H. 9 ft. W. 6 ft. Inscription:  unsigned Description:  Two six-tiered flagpole bases from which rises a fluted column with an eagle on top. The octagonal-shaped base tier is decorated with reliefs of drapery. The second tier has reliefs depicting of a shield and a pattern of leaves and flowers. The relief on the third tier is a thorn motif. On the fourth tier the relief depicts shells and dolphins. The fifth tier is adorned with reliefs of cherubs with symbols of justice, swags, and medallions. The sixth tier contains reliefs of acanthus leaves and pine cones. Snails are depicted in relief on the seventh tier. The eighth tier is an egg-and-dart molding. The ninth tier is a pattern of palmettes. Subject:  Object -- Foliage Object -- Flower Animal -- Dolphin Religion -- Angel Animal -- Bird -- Eagle Object Type:  Flagstaff Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington Sculpture Owner:  Administered by United States Capitol, Architect of the Capitol, Washington, District of Columbia Located United States Supreme Court, 1 First Street, N.E., Entrance court, Washington, District of Columbia 20543 References:  Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985 Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 65. Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1993. Goode, James M., "Washington Sculpture: A Cultural History of Outdoor Sculpture in the Nation's Capitol," Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2008, no. 1.18. Illustration:  Image on file. Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, A-17. Goode, James M., "Washington Sculpture: A Cultural History of Outdoor Sculpture in the Nation's Capitol," Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2008, no. 1.18. 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 76005846   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 76005846 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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