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Fredericks, Marshall M.,
Fine Arts Sculpture Centre,
Bedi-Makky Art Foundry,
Abstract
Animal -- Bird
Homage -- George, Edwin O.
Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Marquette
Sculpture
Flying Wild Geese, (sculpture).
Artist:
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, sculptor.
Fine Arts Sculpture Centre, founder. (possibly by)
Bedi-Makky Art Foundry, founder. (possibly by)
Title:
Flying Wild Geese, (sculpture).
Dates:
Modeled 1955 or 1956. Cast 1991 or 1992. Dedicated 1992.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze with a seagreen patina; Base: Norwegian emerald pearl granite.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 ft.; Base: approx. 7 x 4 x 4 ft.
Inscription:
(Incised on sculpture:) (copyright symbol) MARSHALL M. FREDERICKS (On plaque on base:) "Flying Wild Geese"/by/Marshall M. Fredericks/A Memorial Tribute to/Edwin O. George/Charter member and Chairman, Northern Michigan University Board of Control/Loyal Friend and Benefactor/Donated through the generosity of/Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Katke/The Detroit Edison Company/Mr. and Mrs. Norman F. Mealey/Dr. and Mrs. K. Charles Wright/Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Jones/Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Nine/Ms. Jackie S. Arnold/Mrs. Virginia C. Lahodny/Ms. Blanche M. Brooks/Mrs. Ludmila Lusis/Mrs. Kenneth E. Kemp signed
Description:
Two geese in flight are installed on a polished, rectangular pedestal. A small tuft of reeds is visible below the geese.
Subject:
Abstract
Animal -- Bird -- Goose
Homage -- George, Edwin O.
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Marquette
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Northern Michigan University, Art Department, Marquette, Michigan
Located Northern Michigan University, Administration Building, Marquette, Michigan
Remarks:
This sculpture was first modeled in 1955 or 1956. The Northern Michigan University piece was cast in 1991 or 1992, probably by either Fine Arts Sculpture Centre or Bedi-Makky Art Foundry.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Michigan survey, 1993.
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 MI000620
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