Abutment - San Rafael, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 37° 58.156 W 122° 31.800
10S E 541282 N 4202509
An abstract piece in front of Albert Park.
Waymark Code: WM8HVX
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/06/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn
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The piece is in a planter in front of the park. It consists of interlocking polished steel. The piece cost between $11,500 - $13,000. Funding was provided by Inter-Arts and the city Park and Recreation Department.
TITLE: Abutment

ARTIST(S): Stigge, Merrill, d. 2001, sculptor. Royston, Hanamoto, Alley and Abey, architectural firm.

DATE: Commissioned 1982. 1983. Dedicated Oct. 23, 1983.

MEDIUM: Sculpture: stainless steel; Base: concrete.

CONTROL NUMBER: IAS CA001819

Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Located Albert Park, Entrance, B Street & Treanor Street, San Rafael, California


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