Young Woman Bronze Life Size Sculpture 1982 12 in

Year1982

Hand SignedOn Back of Neck 

Condition Excellent - Lifesize. weighs 45 lbs 

Purchased fromOther 

Provenance / HistoryFrom Private collection 

Story / Additional InfoFelix de Weldon created what would become his life's masterpiece, the forty-eight foot high monument of The Flag Raising On Iwo Jima.
In 1950 President Truman appointed Felix de Weldon chairman of the United States Fine Arts Commission. In 1956 he was re-appointed by President Eisenhower and in 1961 by President Kennedy to the Presidential Fine Arts Counsel. In 1959 he was knighted for his service to the British Crown becoming "Sir Felix de Weldon". 

Certificate of AuthenticityArt Brokerage 

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LID83797

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.