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Provost, Wilfred,
Provost, Frank T.,
Fantasy -- Monster
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Goffstown
Architectural component
Sculpture
(Gargoyles from Villa Augustina), (sculpture).
Artist:
Provost, Wilfred, architect.
Provost, Frank T., contractor.
Title:
(Gargoyles from Villa Augustina), (sculpture).
Dates:
1916-1918. Dedicated July 25, 1918. Relocated 1956. Relocated 1993.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Painted terra cotta.
Dimensions:
4 units. Each of 3 gargoyles: approx. 40 x 16 x 18 in.; Fourth gargoyle: approx. 42 x 16 x 18 in.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Four terra cotta gargoyles installed in a garden. The gargoyles have pronounced open beaks, large eyes, wings and two claws. Feathers are visible on the body, long neck and wings of the creatures. The gargoyles are glazed light gray and painted white. The gargoyles sit directly on the ground.
Subject:
Fantasy -- Monster
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Goffstown
Architectural component
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Goffstown Historical Society, P. O. Box 284, Goffstown, New Hampshire 03045
Located Goffstown Historical Society Museum, Parker Station Road & Gorham Pond Road, Goffstown, New Hampshire
Provenance:
Formerly in the collection of Archambault, Armand, 149 St. Anselm Drive, Goffstown, New Hampshire
Originally installed Villa Augustina, Mast Road, Goffstown, New Hampshire
Remarks:
The gargoyles are four of ten originally installed on the Villa Augustina roofline. The building was constructed between 1916 and 1918 and was dedicated July 25, 1918. Because of maintenance costs, the gargoyles and crenelated roof of the building were removed in 1956. These four gargoyles were removed to the private residence of Armand Archambault, a relative of one of the nuns at the Villa. In 1993 the gargoyles were given to the historical society by Mr. Archambault's heirs. IAS files contain copy of related correspondence.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire 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 NH000511
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Inventory of American Sculpture
NH000511
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