Virginia K. Hess Cold Bronze Wright Brothers Maquette Plaque
Item Details
Bronze, Resin
A cold bronze maquette plaque by Dayton artist Virginia K. Hess. This contemporary, commemorative work depicting a figural portraiture of the Wright brothers and their plane in bas relief with accompanying dedication script. The piece is signed in mold by the artist to the lower right corner.
Virginia Krause Hess is a versatile, distinguished artist from Dayton, Ohio whose works range from oil paintings to wood, ceramic, stone and metalwork sculptures in subjects spanning from from abstract work, portraiture and landscapes, to historical scenes and events. She has fulfilled commissions from public institutions and private collectors both regionally and nationally. In 2006, Ms. Hess unveiled a bronze bust at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Virginia received her formal art education at the School of the Dayton Art Institute and the University of Dayton. She has taught fine art classes at several institutions throughout the Ohio Valley Region.
Condition
- some chipping to finish of bottom edges throughout; manufacturing imperfections to be expected.
- some wear, scratching, light chipping and denting to be expected with age and use.
Dimensions
- measurement above reflects the size of the plaque.
Item #
18CIN035-159
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