Sing a Song of Six Pence, (sculpture).

Sing a Song of Six Pence, (sculpture).

McDonnell, Anthony, sculptor.

Sing a Song of Six Pence, (sculpture).

Relocated 1992.

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Sculpture: metal; Base: metal.

Sculpture: approx. 6 x 5 x 4 ft.; Diam. 4 to 5 ft.; Base: approx. H. 1 ft. x D. 1 ft. x Diam. 4 ft.

A rotund King, dressed in royal robes and wearing a crown. He sits with both knees raised toward his chest. His proper left hand rests on his proper left knee, while a knife is held in his proper right hand which rests on his proper right knee. Both hands are balancing a pie that is positioned between his knees. The figure's head is tilted back. The "four" and "twenty" blackbirds are perched and in flight around the King whose bare feet are being splashed by the water from the fountain.

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Other -- Aristocrat

Object -- Foodstuff -- Pie

Animal -- Bird -- Blackbird

Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Pleasanton

Administered by City of Pleasanton, Parks & Community Services Department, Community Services Division, 200 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, California 94566

Located Pleasanton Senior Center, Pleasanton, California

The sculpture was originally stored at the Wentworth home and was moved to its present location in 1992.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1994.

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