Figure of Christ, (sculpture).

Figure of Christ, (sculpture).

Unknown (Italian), sculptor.

Aldo Buttini, founder.

Figure of Christ, (sculpture).

Gustafson Memorial Bronze, (sculpture).

Cast 1953 or 1954 (?). Dedicated 1954.

Figure: cast bronze; Base: limestone and cement.

Figure: approx. 8 ft. x 2 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 6 in.; Base: approx. H. 6 ft. x D. 9 ft.

(Lower edge of plinth:) (founder's mark) ALDO/BVTTINI/ITALY (Metal plaque on front of base, raised:) In Memory of/Carl Gustafson/1953/Dessie B. Gustafson Founder's mark appears.

Jesus stands in a robe with his proper right arm raised. He stands atop a four-tiered base with an inscribed plaque on its front. Each side of the third tier has a cement urn.

Homage -- Gustafson, Carl

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Object -- Other -- Vase

Outdoor Sculpture -- Kansas -- Overland Park

Administered by D. W. Newcomer's Sons, Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66210

Located Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Island in center of entrance drive, west off Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas

Imported from Italy and purchased by the Gustafson family in 1954.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kansas survey, 1994.

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