Ricci Sculpture - Statler Park - Boston, MA - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

Description of the fountain/statue from the Smithsonian Art Catalog:

Sculpture: approx. H. 15 ft. x Diam. 4 1/2 ft.; Base: approx. H. 3 ft. x Diam. 3 ft.

Bronze, art deco fountain in the shape of a Roman tripod brazier. Woman in classical robes stands in the middle of the upper bowl holding a cup from which water originally flowed. Large bowl is decorated with signs of the zodiac in relief. Lip edge is decorated with egg and dart molding. The legs are decorated with semi-draped male figures above grotesque decorations and terminate in lions' paws. Basin at foot of fountain, now a planter.

Gift of the Hotel Statler Company, Inc. Was presented to the city in 1930 as part of a beautification project for the Park. Originally, water flowed from the cup the figure holds, into the raised bowl, and then into the basin. Fountain is no longer operable. A bronze dedication plaque originally on base is now missing.

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Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Ulysses Anthony Ricci Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1930 Materials used: Bronze Location: Statler Park Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Not listed

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