Five Bears (#28), (sculpture).

Five Bears (#28), (sculpture).

Langlais, Bernard, 1921-1977, sculptor.

Five Bears (#28), (sculpture).

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Sculpture: wood and tar, partially painted; Base: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. H. 12 ft.

Five stylized bears in various positions are grouped together, four with backs to one another, facing outward. Included is a standing bear with a white nose and black eyes and bent claws, and a seated teddy bear with no teeth or claws, leaning forward. In the middle of the four bears is a polar bear with a white wash over its surface, except for black claws, nose, and eyes. Its proper right claw is pushing upward. All the bears, except the teddy bear, are braced together at mid-body and to the short, two-tiered base with metal strapping. The teddy bear is braced to the base only.

Outdoor Sculpture -- Maine

Restricted Owner, Maine

Claws, feet, and teeth fell off and were replaced.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maine survey, 1994.

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