Lady Godiva Bronze Sculpture 1990 19 in

Year1990

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Condition Excellent 

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Provenance / HistoryFelix de Weldon to create what would become his life's masterpiece, the forty-eight foot high monument of The Flag Raising On Iwo Jima. 

Story / Additional InfoLady Godiva, Countess of Mercia, took pity on the people of Coventry, who were suffering grievously under her husband's oppressive taxation. Lady Godiva appealed again and again to her husband, who obstinately refused. Weary of her entreaties, he said he would grant her request if she would strip naked and ride on a horse through the streets of the town. Lady Godiva took him at his word, and after issuing a proclamation that all persons should stay indoors and shut their windows, she rode through the town, clothed only in her long hair. In the end, Godiva's husband keeps his word and abolishes the onerous taxes.
 

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Felix de Weldon - Austria

Art Brokerage: Felix de Weldon Austrian born American Artist: b. 1907-2003. Referred to as the Michaelangelo of the 20th century Felix de Weldon is renowned for his portrait busts and statues of military heroes, statesman and religious leaders. With over 1200 public commissions, he is the only artist in the world to have monumental sculpture on all seven continents including the South Pole. Listings wanted.