Sunday, June 29, 2008

Midway Gardens Sprites

Frank Lloyd Wright elevated the garden sprite to fine art with this geometric study for the Midway Gardens in Chicago. These replicas of the originals, designed by Wright and sculpted by Alfonzo Ianielli in 1913, stand just under four feet in height.

Cast by hand using a wet mix technique to recreate the look of the limestone originals, these will develop a rich patina with age.

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