Ricci Sculpture - Statler Park - Boston, MA
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N 42° 21.036 W 071° 04.134
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This art deco fountain-sculpture by Ulysses Anthony Ricci, dating to 1930, is the central feature of this small park, triangle of landscaped land bounded by Columbus Ave., Stuart St. and Church St. in downtown Boston, MA. The base is now a planter.
Waymark Code: WM798G
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/22/2009
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Description of the fountain/statue from the Smithsonian Art Catalog:
Sculpture: approx. H. 15 ft. x Diam. 4 1/2 ft.; Base: approx. H. 3 ft. x Diam. 3 ft.
Bronze, art deco fountain in the shape of a Roman tripod brazier. Woman in classical robes stands in the middle of the upper bowl holding a cup from which water originally flowed. Large bowl is decorated with signs of the zodiac in relief. Lip edge is decorated with egg and dart molding. The legs are decorated with semi-draped male figures above grotesque decorations and terminate in lions' paws. Basin at foot of fountain, now a planter.
Gift of the Hotel Statler Company, Inc. Was presented to the city in 1930 as part of a beautification project for the Park. Originally, water flowed from the cup the figure holds, into the raised bowl, and then into the basin. Fountain is no longer operable. A bronze dedication plaque originally on base is now missing.
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