Ironworker, (sculpture).

Ironworker, (sculpture).

Persinger, Ray, sculptor.

Ironworker, (sculpture).

Sculpture: bronze; Base: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. H. 6 ft. x W. 4 ft.; Base: approx. 4 in. x 4 ft. x 4 ft.

A blacksmith or ironworker holding a hammer in his proper right hand about to strike a chain link resting on an anvil steadied by his proper left hand. The anvil is positioned on top of a tree stump.

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Craft -- Smithing

Object -- Tool -- Anvil

Object -- Tool -- Hammer

Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Brea

Administered by Josephson Properties, Kraemer Imperial Associates, 2029 Century Park East, Suite 1200, Los Angeles, California 90067

Located Southwest corner of Kraemer & Imperial Highway, Brea, California

The sculpture pays tribute to American craftsmanship. It was an Art in Public Places project. IAS files contain a clipping from the booklet,"Art in Public Places: A Self-Guided Tour Through The City of Brea."

Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1994.

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