{"product_id":"large-baton-sprite-statue","title":"Frank Lloyd Wright Sprite Garden Statue with Baton, Large with Base 42H","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Garden Guardian from Chicago: The Large Baton Sprite Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a certified reproduction of a design by \u003cstrong\u003eFrank Lloyd Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1913. \u003cstrong\u003eAlfonso Iannelli\u003c\/strong\u003e sculpted the original, and the figure carries a baton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reconstituted stone, for interior and exterior use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey color chip sample pictured with the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge 8817:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sculpture, 31 in H x 6 in W x 7 in D, 42 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase only 3572:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 in H x 10.75 in W x 8 in D, 38 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith base 4719:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 in H, 80 lbs, 2 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 in sprite with base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authenticated by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Scottsdale, Arizona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Pieces, One Figure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture alone is 31 in high and weighs 42 lbs. The base adds 38 lbs for stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Sprite of Cubist Geometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWright called the figures sprites. The Met owns one from about 1914, in painted cement, 65 in tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts faceted face reflects Cubism. This Wright garden sprite baton design shares that angular look. Find more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/artist-frank-lloyd-wright\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrank Lloyd Wright Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Dance Hall to Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidway 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrank Lloyd Wright in Brief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrank Lloyd Wright lived from 1867 to 1959. He trained under Louis Sullivan in Chicago and developed the Prairie style at his Oak Park studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how Midway Gardens rose in 1914 and fell in 1929, and where its sprites went. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Midway_Gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMidway Gardens - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy a sprite from the original Gardens at the Met, 65 in tall and made of painted cement. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/it\/art\/collection\/search\/11204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSprite by Wright and Iannelli - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nichols Bros. Stoneworks","offers":[{"title":"Large with Base 43H","offer_id":40239629205617,"sku":"4719","price":426.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/479d61ee8b542b855613d4bdf79e0071.jpg?v=1777663458","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/large-baton-sprite-statue","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}