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Frank Lloyd Wright "Sprite" Midway Gardens Caryatid Sculpture with base cast concrete
Frank Lloyd Wright’s "sprite" sculptures are closely associated with his design of the Midway Gardens, a cultural and entertainment complex in Chicago, Illinois, that operated from 1914 to 1929. The Midway Gardens was an example of Wright’s attempt to create a comprehensive environment where architecture, interior design, graphic arts, and sculpture all worked together harmoniously.
The "sprites" were sculptural figures created for this project. Wright conceptualized the design, but the actual sculpting was done by Italian sculptor Alfonso Iannelli. These sculptures, often called the "Midway Sprites, " embodied a modern, abstract aesthetic that was meant to complement the architecture of the Midway Gardens.
The sprites were tall, geometric, and somewhat abstract figures. They became iconic elements of the Midway Gardens project and have since been reproduced in various forms and sold as decorative items.
Sadly, the Midway Gardens itself was demolished in 1929, but the sprite sculptures remain as a testament to the creative collaboration between Wright and Iannelli and the innovative design of the era.
41"H x 8.5" x 11". 2 bases. Sculpture itself: 30" x 6.5" x 5.5"
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Condition: nice..wear commensurate with age
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