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Discover our enchanting Frank Lloyd Wright reproductions including cast stone reproductions and sculptures of the Midway Gardens™ sprite located in Chicago, Illinois. These lovely Frank Lloyd Wright Sculptures were conceived by Alphonzo Ianelli with whom Wright collaborated on a number of projects. While we have included other Frank Lloyd Wright gifts, our life size Midway Sprite Sculpture is a full-scale reproduction of one of the originals that sat atop the exterior walls of the Midway Gardens™. The Frank Lloyd Wright Reproductions certainly pay a homage to the great architectural pursuits of one of America's famous architects. We have also featured lighter garden sprites which will make excellent gift ideas or could be used to set a landscaping statement for your home and garden.

                                                         

Magdalena by Ianelli

Alphonso Iannelli (1888-1968) was an important sculptor in and around the Chicago area in the early part of the last century. He is best known for his collaboration with Frank Lloyd Wright on the Midway Gardens entertainment complex. It was Iannelli that created all of the many sculptural elements at Midway Gardens, working from Mr. Wright’s drawings. Included in this huge body of work are the Midway Gardens Sprite sculptures.

Based on an original Iannelli piece titled “Magdalena”, this wonderful stylized art deco female form will make a great gift idea for the garden. The original piece is glazed terra cotta and was purchased at an art auction in Philadelphia. Iannelli created this sculpture for a slipcast manufacturer around 1911-15. This places this work just prior to his Midway Gardens commission.

Cast in weatherproof concrete.

Made in the US. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.

Dimensions and Ship Weight of Statue: 31"H; 55 lbs

Product ID # 2789

Price $145.00 each.

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