(Caryatids), (sculpture).

(Caryatids), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Hawkins, William, III, architect.

(Caryatids), (sculpture).

1884. Relocated 1972.

2 figures. Each: approx. 126 x 22 x 21 in.

(On plaque on wall near caryatids:) THE TWO CARYATIDS INSTALLED IN THE NICHES/HERE ORIGINALLY ADORNED THE JACOB KRAMM BUILDING/(1841) AT SW FIRST AND PINE STREETS. THEY/WERE SAVED IN 1949 WHEN THE BUILDING WAS DEMO-/LISHED. IN 1972 SEVERAL PORTLANDERS, INTERESTED/IN THEIR WELFARE SOLICITED FUNDS FROM 50/INTERESTED PORTLAND CITIZENS DESIROUS FOR THEIR/PURCHASE, REPAIR AND INSTALLATION FOR THESE WERE/PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Two female figures are installed in two facing niches at a building's entrance. The design and pose for each figure is similar, though they have different faces.

Mythology -- Classical -- Caryatid

Outdoor Sculpture -- Oregon -- Portland

Architectural component

Administered by United States General Services Administration, 1220 S.W. Third Street, Portland, Oregon 97204

Located Pioneer Courthouse, 555 S.W. Yamhill Street, Post Office entrance, Portland, Oregon

Formerly in the collection of Ladd, Eric,

Formerly located Jacob Kramm Building, 65 S.W. Pine, Portland, Oregon 1884-1949.

Figures are believed to have been carved in Denmark. The building where the caryatids are installed is designated a historic national landmark by the National Park Service. It was renovated by architect William Hawkins III, who solicited their purchase from Eric Ladd for $1,500. Previously, they were part of the Jacob Kramm building in Portland, until it was razed in 1949. Private citizens raised funds for their purchase and the General Services Administration funded their renovation, including the replacement of two arms. IAS files include a related article from the Oregonian, May 16, 1972 and a renovation Work Request form from the General Services Administration.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Oregon survey, 1993.

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