Frank Lloyd Wright Sprite Garden Statue with Baton, Large with Base 42H

A Garden Guardian from Chicago: The Large Baton Sprite Statue

This large baton sprite statue gives a Midway Gardens figure the presence of a garden guardian. With its base it stands 42 in H and weighs 80 lbs, cast in reconstituted stone.

It is a certified reproduction of a design by Frank Lloyd Wright from 1913. Alfonso Iannelli sculpted the original, and the figure carries a baton.

Product Details

• Material: Reconstituted stone, for interior and exterior use
• Finish: Grey color chip sample pictured with the photos
• Large 8817: Sculpture, 31 in H x 6 in W x 7 in D, 42 lbs
• Base only 3572: 11 in H x 10.75 in W x 8 in D, 38 lbs
• With base 4719: 42 in H, 80 lbs, 2 pieces
• Style: 42 in sprite with base
• Authentication: Authenticated by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Scottsdale, Arizona

Two Pieces, One Figure

The statue arrives in two pieces, a sculpture and a base. Together they make a two piece garden statue 42 in tall. This 42 in sprite with base is a true garden presence. A two piece garden statue is easier to move than a single block.

The sculpture alone is 31 in high and weighs 42 lbs. The base adds 38 lbs for stability.

A Sprite of Cubist Geometry

Wright called the figures sprites. The Met owns one from about 1914, in painted cement, 65 in tall.

Its faceted face reflects Cubism. This Wright garden sprite baton design shares that angular look. Find more in our Frank Lloyd Wright Collection.

From Dance Hall to Garden

Midway Gardens opened in Chicago in June 1914 as a German style beer garden. It was demolished in 1929. Some original sprites survive in other places. The large baton sprite statue brings that history home.

Display and Care

At 80 lbs, plan for two people to set the large baton sprite statue. Choose firm, level ground or a sturdy plinth. A two piece garden statue needs its base set first. The Wright garden sprite baton then lifts into place. A 42 in sprite with base also suits a covered porch. The Wright garden sprite baton is a rare find. The large baton sprite statue is meant to be seen from a distance. Reconstituted stone suits interior and exterior use.

Frank Lloyd Wright in Brief

Frank Lloyd Wright lived from 1867 to 1959. He trained under Louis Sullivan in Chicago and developed the Prairie style at his Oak Park studio.

For More Reading from the Web

• Read how Midway Gardens rose in 1914 and fell in 1929, and where its sprites went. Midway Gardens - Wikipedia
• Study a sprite from the original Gardens at the Met, 65 in tall and made of painted cement. Sprite by Wright and Iannelli - The Metropolitan Museum of Art