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Visitors to the shrine look up in wonder at "Christ on the Cross"
Considered by Fredericks to be “his greatest challenge,†the figure of Christ took him four years to complete. Funded by contributions from over 10,000 summer visitors to the shrine, the twenty-eight foot corpus symbolizes a Christ on the cross…
Visitors to the shrine look up to admire "Christ on the Cross"
Considered by Fredericks to be “his greatest challenge,†the figure of Christ took him four years to complete. Funded by contributions from over 10,000 summer visitors to the shrine, the twenty-eight foot corpus symbolizes a Christ on the cross…
W.K. Kellogg Foundation headquarters with "Flying Wild Geese" in the background
On a simple granite pedestal sit two bronze geese as they take off into flight. Beneath their bodies, the tips of swamp rushes bend under the weight of the birds’ wings.
According to the sculptor, waterfowl are a symbol of eternal life and this…
According to the sculptor, waterfowl are a symbol of eternal life and this…
Walker Lee Cisler, Blank, [Plaster]
Blank for Walker Lee Cisler. Outline of portrait can still be seen on blank as well as lettering. Also there is a pencil drawing of Cisler on the blank. The plaster is stained a yellowish color from the shellac used to seal the plaster. Text on…
Walker Lee Cisler, Mold, [Plaster]
Portrait mold of Walker Lee Cisler plaster Plaster and sisal, and galvanized pipe. The plaster is stained a yellowish color from the shellac used to seal the plaster. Text on the plaster is "Walker Lee Cisler Citizen of the World".
Mr. Cisler…
Mr. Cisler…
Wall of the Royal Oak studio with various reliefs and sculptures
Located on the northwest corner of Normandy and Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak, Michigan, the building served as Fredericks' studio for over 50 years.
Wall with outline of relief for "Birmingham War Memorial (Eagle and Nimbus) (Great Seal of the United States Relief)" at Birmingham City Hall 15.15
Originally located at Seaholm High School in Birmingham, Michigan, the memorial was donated to the city by the Birmingham Rotary Club shortly after World War II. It currently resides at Veterans Memorial City Hall in Birmingham, Michigan.
Warrior Bookends, [Plaster]
Set of two kneeling nude male book ends. They are kneeling on one knee with the elbow resting on the knee. Matching bookend is 2000.179.001 This warrior carries his sword in his right hand. The plaster is darkened perhaps from shellac used to…
Warrior Bookends, Mold, [Plaster and Rubber]
Plaster mother mold with inner rubber mold and plaster core. Written on the mold is "Warrior 1 of 2". Mold is bound with a metal wire.
Warrior Bookends, Mold,[Plaster and Rubber]
Plaster mother mold with inner rubber mold and plaster core. Written on the mold is "Warrior 1 of 2". Mold is bound with a metal wire.