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Sunflower and Snowbirds, (sculpture). Artist:  Sharles, sculptor. Title:  Sunflower and Snowbirds, (sculpture). Other Titles:  California Quail, Pear Cactus and Lizards, (sculpture). Dates:  Feb. 1994. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Bronze with patina. Dimensions:  2 reliefs. Each relief: approx. Diam. 32 in. Inscription:  (On right side of left relief, incised lettering:) (copyright symbol) ShARLES 1/12 PALM/DESERT/CALIF/Feb 1994 (On lower right side of right relief, incised lettering:) 1/12 PALM/DESERT CALIF./ShARLES/FEB/1997 signed Description:  Two circular bronze reliefs, stained terra cotta in color, contain designs representing local flora and fauna. The reliefs are mounted flush against the walls flanking a set of steps leading to the amphitheater. The relief on the left depicts sunflowers, a butterfly, snowbirds, and seven lizards. The relief on the right depicts three California quail, seven lizards, a pear cactus and a floral motif. Subject:  Animal -- Bird -- Snowbird Animal -- Bird -- Quail Animal -- Reptile -- Lizard Animal -- Insect -- Butterfly Object -- Flower -- Sunflower Object -- Foliage -- Cactus Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Palm Desert Relief Sculpture Owner:  Administered by City of Palm Desert, Community Arts/Art in Public Places, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 Located Palm Desert Civic Park Amphitheater, Fred Waring Drive at San Pablo Drive, Palm Desert, California References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, California 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 CA001088   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture CA001088 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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