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Phoenix Rising, (sculpture). Artist:  Franck, Frederick, 1909-2006, sculptor. Title:  Phoenix Rising, (sculpture). Dates:  Dedicated April 9, 1995. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: steel, painted; Base: concrete. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. H. 6 ft. x W. 6 ft.; Base: approx. W. 6 in. x D. 31 in. Inscription:  Franck signed Description:  Abstract sculpture consisting of a large flat vertical steel square. In the center of the square is the cut-out shape of a phoenix. The phoenix is attached to the upper corner of the steel square, giving the impression of a bird in flight. The sculpture is painted black and is set on two steel feet which sit on concrete bases. Subject:  Abstract Mythology -- Egyptian -- Phoenix Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Newark Sculpture Owner:  Administered by New Community Corporation, 233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Located St. Joseph's Plaza, 233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey Remarks:  The sculpture was donated by the artist to the New Community Corporation and dedicated to Monsignor Linder, founder of the Corporation. The sculpture is one of four by the artist dedicated on April 9, 1995. IAS files contain copies of related articles from The New York Times, April 10, 1995 and The Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ), April 11, 1995. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1995. Illustration:  Image on file. The New York Times, April 10, 1995, Metro section. 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 NJ000514   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture NJ000514 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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