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    		• Augsberger, John,
     
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    		• Abstract
     
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    		• Dress -- Accessory
     
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    		• Ethnic -- Spanish
     
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    		• Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Cupertino
     
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    		• Kinetic
     
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    		• Sculpture
     
     
    Morion, (sculpture).
    Artist: 
    Augsberger, John, sculptor.
    Title: 
    Morion, (sculpture).
    Dates: 
    Dedicated 1971.
    Digital Reference: 
    Image
    Medium: 
    Sculpture: Cortilian steel; Base: concrete.
    Dimensions: 
    Sculpture: approx. H. 22 ft. 5 in. x W. 10 ft.; Sculpture: approx. H. 6 in. x W. 24 in. x Diam. 24 in.
    Inscription: 
    unsigned
    Description: 
    Abstract kinetic sculpture of a Spanish conquistador's helmet. The helmet, which has an open geometric pattern, sits on a pedestal of four curved steel beams. The helmet swivels back and forth in the wind. The sculpture stands on concrete footings.
    Subject: 
    Abstract
    Dress -- Accessory -- Helmet
    Ethnic -- Spanish
    Object Type: 
    Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Cupertino
    Kinetic
    Sculpture
    Owner: 
    Administered by City of Cupertino, Department of Public Works, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014
    Located Cupertino Library, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California
    Remarks: 
    Cost of the sculpture was $15,000. IAS files contain copy of related city correspondence.
    References: 
    Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1994.
    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 CA001257
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