Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2004.53.1 |
Collection |
European Art |
Object Name |
Sculpture |
Title |
Franklin and His Whistle |
Artist |
Pasquale Romanelli |
Date |
1870-1880 |
Year Range from |
1870 |
Year Range to |
1880 |
Description |
Mounted on an onyx plinth, the top ringed by gilt stars and the center with a wreath. Carved in gilt letters is the title of the statuette. |
Medium |
marble |
Dimensions |
H-40 inches |
Notes |
References: Whiteman 1978, p. 114, illus. An identical sculpture is in the private collection of Union League member Dr. John Faust, DDS. |
Provenance |
Donated by Mr. Joseph Trotter in 1923. Conservation expenses donated by the Pepper Patrons, date not given. |
Legal Status |
Owned by the Union League of Philadelphia |