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Merlin the Magical Sage, (sculpture). Artist:  Kestenbaum, David, 1965- , sculptor. Title:  Merlin the Magical Sage, (sculpture). Dates:  1990. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Oak. Dimensions:  Approx. 49 x 63 x 109 in. Inscription:  (On proper left side of Merlin's head, incised: graphic symbol) unsigned Description:  A sculpture carved out of two attached oak tree trunks, depicting Merlin the magician wearing a long beard. His upraised head is carved out of the remnant of one trunk and the chest and belly are carved out of the remnant of another trunk and form a seating area. He appears to be emerging from the surrounding ground. The stumps' outlying roots suggest fantastical arms and the beginnings of sunken legs. Subject:  Literature -- Character -- Merlin Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Texas -- Austin Bench Sculpture Owner:  Administered by City of Austin, Parks & Recreation Department, Art in Public Places Program, 1110 Barton Springs Road, Suite 203, Dougherty Arts Center, Austin, Texas 78704 Located Eastwoods Park, Harris Park Boulevard north of 26th Street, Austin, Texas Remarks:  The idea for sculpture was presented to the city for approval in May of 1990. Neighborhood resident David Brooks agreed to fund the carving of the existing tree stumps; and a letter dated Sept. 15, 1990, confirms that the City of Austin, Art in Public Places Program gave approval for carving the sculpture and its donation to the city. IAS files contain related correspondence from City of Austin's Art in Public Places Program; and copies of artist's initial proposal and drawings. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Texas, Austin survey, 1995. 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 TX000896   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture TX000896 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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