1788 JEAN ANTOINE HOUDON

George Washington

CASTING PURCHASED BY THE B.F.FERGUSON FUND
Located at 121 North LaSalle Street. Fifth Floor
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George stands guard at Mayor Daley's fifth floor office in City Hall.  Where is is much loved. This casting was purchased by the B.F. Ferguson Fund in 1925.

From the Book  CHICAGO FIGURAL SCULPTURE. 
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  1. JyotiJune 17, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    Thanks for putting a figural sculpture!
    And from my favourite book!!!

    "Almost" all my favourite sculptures in Chicago have been funded by the B.F.Ferguson Fund. Wish there was more information on it's activities..

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