The Bird - Orlando, FL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 28° 34.204 W 081° 22.025
17R E 464099 N 3160409
One of many sculptures displayed on the grounds of the Mennello Museum of American Art.
Waymark Code: WM7K59
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2009
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Thanks to spikes03 for posting this in the abstract sculptures category. The cordinates from his waymark were used.

From the pictures on the Inventory listing, this piece has been moved--note the yellow wall. There is no admission to walk around the grounds.
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Inscription: (Signature on plate) signed

Description: An abstract sculpture of a bird, perhaps a rooster, welded and painted dark blue.

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TITLE: The Bird

ARTIST(S): Paul Marco

DATE: 1965-1970

MEDIUM: steel, cast iron

CONTROL NUMBER: IAS FL000656

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

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
900 East Princeton Street Orlando, Florida 32803


DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Different placement from photos on listing.


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