From the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection – Statuary. MIDWAY GARDENS SPRITE with COMB. Sandstone Statue – Large Scale. 1 with Comb 73 height. We have placed many of the large vases and statues throughout the USA and Canada and will gladly provide you with references. With you from initial inquiry through installation. THESE BEAUTIFUL STATUES ARE CUSTOM MADE – PLEASE EXPECT AT LEAST 4 WEEK PRODUCTION TIME. AVAILABLE IN 5 COLOR SELECTIONS – Limestone, Tan, Pewter, Terra Cotta & Cream. These beautiful, geometric architectural statues were conceived in 1914 for the specific purpose of adorning and watching over Midway Gardens, once a center for premier entertainment, fine food and music on Chicago’s lakefront. By 1916 night life throughout Chicago suffered and the end to Midway Gardens came in 1920 when Prohibition was declared. The building was finally closed and demolished in October of 1929. Midway Gardens was bulldozed into Lake Michigan as a breakwall. As the story goes, a member of the Midway Gardens wrecking crew either rescued the Sprites from the lake or snatched them before they were destroyed. After restoration and recasting work was done on these wandering Sprites, Taliesin Associated Architects donated eight Sprites, each standing 6 feet tall and weighing 450 pounds, to the Arizona Biltmore in October of 1985. Any Frank Lloyd Wright. A portion of this sale supports the conservation and education programs of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation in Scottsdale, AZ. At eEarthExchange we only sell items that are of the Highest Quality. We try our hardest to respond within 24 hours, however during holidays and peak season it may be a bit longer. Online 24/7 – Feel free to leave a message anytime. We are very easy to work with. If you need the item sooner, let us know asap. If a delay is expected we will notify you immediately. Open and inspect your order immediately upon receipt. We carry so many wonderful items, it’s easy to find something else. Lost, Damaged or Wrong items will be replaced promptly. Return Authorizations are REQUIRED. Custom Order products are not returnable and nonrefundable. We can’t fix a problem if we don’t know about it! Your satisfaction is important and we will do what it takes. If you need a quote – Please be patient and allow 2-3 days for response. The item “NEW! Frank Lloyd Wright MIDWAY GARDEN SPRITE STATUE withCOMB 10yr Warr SANDSTONE” is in sale since Thursday, April 26, 2018. This item is in the category “Home & Garden\Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living\Garden Décor\Statues & Lawn Ornaments”. The seller is “e-earth-exchange” and is located in Snohomish, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Material: Sandstone
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Size: 66 in
- Type: Statue
- Theme: People