The Falconer (Hansen)

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Not to be confused with The Falconer (Simonds).
The Falconer
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The pedestal for 's The Falconer (1973) in the courtyard of Prince Lucien Campbell Hall in 2013. The piece was stolen in 2008.
ArtistJames Lee Hansen
TypeSculpture
MediumBronze
Condition"Treatment needed" (1994)
LocationEugene, Oregon, United States
Coordinates44°02′39″N 123°04′41″W / 44.04428°N 123.07802°W / 44.04428; -123.07802Coordinates: 44°02′39″N 123°04′41″W / 44.04428°N 123.07802°W / 44.04428; -123.07802
OwnerUniversity of Oregon

The Falconer is a bronze sculpture by . Dates for the abstract piece range from the 1960s to 1973.[1][2]

Description[]

The bronze sculpture, which depicts abstract tools of the falconer trade, measures approximately 3 feet (0.91 m) x 18 inches (0.46 m) x 14 inches (0.36 m) and weighs between 200 and 300 lbs. It rests on a concrete base that is 3 feet (0.91 m), 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall and has a diameter of 2 feet (0.61 m).[1][2]

History[]

The Falconer was installed by Prince Lucien Campbell Hall on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon, after being donated by in 1974.[3] The sculpture was surveyed and deemed "treatment needed" by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1994.[1] It was stolen in November 2008. The university offered a $2,000 reward for information leading to the work's return.[2][4]

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References[]

  1. ^ a b c "The Falconer, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "Bronze statue stolen from UO". The Bulletin. Bend, Oregon: Western Communications. December 8, 2008. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  3. ^ Pederson, Sylvie (February 24, 2012). "Eugene Weekly : 01.20.05: Reaching Out: New directions for the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art". Eugene Weekly. Eugene, Oregon. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  4. ^ "Stolen statue offers heavy reward". Emerald Media. December 4, 2008.

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