Pluto (2), (sculpture).

Pluto (2), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Pluto (2), (sculpture).

ca. 1902. Relocated ca. 1972.

Sculptures: copper, painted; One base: wood.

2 sculptures. Each sculpture: approx. 76 x 32 x 24 in.; One base: approx. 4 1/2 x 45 x 45 in.

(On bolt on proper right shoe of each figure:) HK unsigned Founder's mark appears.

Two identical, muscular, devil-like figures, each with a mustache, pointed beard, and horns. Each stands, dressed in shorts and a shirt with a wide collar. Each figure has pointed ears and a pointed tail with the end poking forward between the figure's knees. A sword hangs at each figure's proper left side, and each figure's proper left arm is raised with palm upward. Each figure hold a holds a torch in its proper right hand. Only one of the sculptures is mounted on a base.

Mythology -- Classical -- Pluto

Object -- Weapon -- Sword

Object -- Other -- Torch

Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- French Lick

Architectural component

French Lick Springs Resort, 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, Indiana 47432

Pluto is the trademark for Pluto Water. The sculptures were originally installed on each end of the curved roof of Pluto's Buffet at French Lick Springs Resort. The restaurant was later renamed Pluto's Pavilion and now houses the resort's dining room. At some point, the sculptures were painted red and relocated to the front entrance of the dining room. Around 1992, each sculpture was restored. One was placed in the dining room, the other in the lobby garden. The sculpture in the dining room is mounted on a wood base. IAS image files contain an image of only one of the sculptures. IAS files contain related promotional materials from French Lick Springs Resort; and a newsletter, dated April-June 1992.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1992.

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