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Title: Untitled 1979-80
Alternate Title:
Artist: Richard Stankiewicz
Dedication Date:
Materials: Metal

Location:

Spencer Plaza, 800 French St.
Wilmington, Delaware
New Castle

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	96	62	2
Base	36	48	48	0

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This sculpture is an abstract work of art, round in appearance. Consisting of metal, the sculpture is 3/4 of a circle. On this part, which is the PL, is a piece of metal, approximately 2 feet long and extending downwards. On the PR side, extending from the top of the piece to the bottom are various pieces of metal, in differing lengths, extending vertically downwards. Surrounding this circular part is a two inch band. Extending downwards are two thin bands of metal which support the sculpture. These go into the base.

Title: Person Bending Back
Alternate Title: Untitled
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Metal

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	49.5	30	24.5	0
Base	7.25	19	14.25	0

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Abstract person bending backwards looking toward the sky, left (PL) arm is up, higher than (PR) arm. (PR) leg is straight back while (PL) leg is forward. Leg is solid while hip and body to chest is created by 2 rods that are bent on a curve. The arms are created by flat metal pieces. Head is a triangular long piece with a curve at the top. Two rings appear in the area where one might expect nipples to be. The base turns. Overall, the piece is in good condition, as the artist anticipated the natural aging process.

Title: Father and Son
Alternate Title:
Artist: Charles Parks
Dedication Date: 8/17/73
Materials: Bronze

Location:

Spencer Plaza, 800 French St.
Wilmington, Delaware
New Castle

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	76	31	38	0
Base	33	24	24	0

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Excellent condition. Bronze sculpture of African American man holding a small African American child, who is asleep in his (PR) arm and resting on his (PR) leg and hip. The man is sitting on the edge of a tree stump with his PR leg bent at the knee and extended straight at 90 degrees. PL leg is bent back at a 45 degree angle. PL arm of man is holding the child's legs. The man is looking up and to his PL in a distant gaze. The child is slumped and in a limp position with PR arm at his side. The sculpture is set on a cubical stone base.

Title: The Compass Rose
Alternate Title:
Artist: Molly Sanger Carpenter
Dedication Date: 12/07/88
Materials: Bronze

Location:

Legislative Avenue across from Legislative Hall
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	3	0	0	142
Base	60.5	0	0	155

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The Compass Rose, a circular bronze sculpture, depicts Delaware as the first of the 13 colonies to ratify the Constitution. Etched into the compass are the signatures of the signers of the Constitution, several inscriptions, a coat of arms at the center of the work, and other decorative etchings such as a schooner. The outer edge of the sculpture is slightly beveled, possibly from rain runoff. there is a slight crack at the 150 degree mark on the compass. Between the 10 and 20 degree marks there is a small hole as well as a slight crack. On the center pin (or bolt) there are signs of oxidation. Besides the minor repairs, the sculpture would benefit from a cleaning, oxidation removal and a protective coating. Subject/theme: This circular bronze sculpture depicts Delaware as the first of the 13 colonies to ratify the Constitution. Etched into the compass are the signatures of the signers of the constitution. There are several inscriptions including a coat of arms at the center of the work and other decorative etchings.

Title: Chief Little Owl I
Alternate Title: Totem
Artist: Peter Toth
Dedication Date: //76
Materials: Wood

Location:

Nanticoke Indian Museum
Millsboro, Delaware
Sussex

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	300	0	0	0
Base	0	0	0	0

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The sculpture was 25 feet tall and was made of carved wood. It depicted the head of a Native American. It was destroyed and replaced by a new wooden sculpture.

Title: Spider and Web
Alternate Title:
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date: //75
Materials: Mild Steel and reinforcing rods

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	60	38.5	3.5	0
Base	0	0	0	0

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The web top slopes PL to PR from 42 inches high to 5 feet high and faces north. The spider is 8 legged with red eyes and two feelers coming from the head. The spider is situated in the upper PR corner and appears to be descending from upper PR corner to lower PL corner. The gate is not functional, and the web is 4 to 5 inches deep.

Title: Untitled
Alternate Title: The Eagle
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date: //84
Materials: Painted Wrought iron bars, metal plate; metal

Location:

436 Airlift Command Hdqtrs, Eagle Way, DAFB
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	36	24	24	0
Base	48	72	0	0

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The sculpture is of an eagle with wings outstretched in a four foot wingspan and is perched on a globe. The globe to the PR has what looks like a broken "continent". The proper front has metal plates in the shape of North and South America, and the proper back has metal plates in the shapes of Africa and Asia. The globe is shaped by wrought iron bars. The globe is connected to the base by a four one-inch thick pieces of metal. Surveyed October 2000 - the sculpture is painted iron and seems to be in good condition. Evidence of exposed armature and structural instability on the sculpture. Visible guano and metallic staining on the base. Subject/theme: An American bald eagle stands on a globe with both wings raised to his sides. The eagle's wings stretch in a four foot wingspan and is perched on the globe. . The sculpture is permanently placed at the ceremonial area of the military base.

Title: The Derrickson Memorial
Alternate Title:
Artist: Bernard Felch
Dedication Date:
Materials: Ceramic, Concrete, stone

Location:

Rehoboth Art League, 12 Dodds Lane Henlopen Acres
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Sussex

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	114	128	48	0
Base	0	76	840	0

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The Derrickson Memorial is set in a garden and is comprised of an arch, a sofa and an ottoman. The court is made of paving brick and each piece is arranged along a walkway. Each stone in the arch has been individually fired and place to form it. Overall, the arch has a multi-colored wave (or band) consistently through the bricks. The ottoman is not quite square and has multi-colored brickwork throughout. The sofa is of multi-colored brick and slopes down from PR to PL Overall, it is in good condition except for insect infestations on the base. Flowers, vegetation, and plantings also contribute to the sculptural arrangements.

Title: Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue
Alternate Title:
Artist: James Edward Kelly
Dedication Date: 7/4/23
Materials: Bronze, Red brass; metal

Location:

Market/Rodney Square
Wilmington, Delaware
New Castle

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	169	178	72	0
Base	173	178	75	0

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This is a statue commemorating Caesar Rodney's horse back ride from Dover, DE to Philadelphia, PA on July 3 and 4, 1776, to cast his vote in favor of independence. In his PR hand is a riding crop. He is dressed in traditional 18th century clothing and is facing north. There are two bas reliefs. One is showing his casting the vote on the PL or back. On the PR or front, his arrival in Philadelphia is shown. The bronze sculpture sits on a concrete block base with concrete fill. Some blocks are missing from the back or PL. There are signs of water erosion and standing on the base. (Dedication plaque on South end of base): This statue was dedicated in 1923 to commemorate Caesar Rodney's ride/ to Philadelphia July 1-2, 1776./ Despite ill health, Rodney rode through thunder and rain to cast the deciding/ vote in he Delaware delegation/ for independence/ Plaque erected by the Delaware Heritage Commission, 1992

Title: Vietnam War Memorial
Alternate Title:
Artist: Charles Parks
Dedication Date:
Materials: Bronze; metal

Location:

Washington Street, Brandywine Park
Wilmington, Delaware
New Castle

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	108	72	42	0
Base	78	0	0	19

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The sculpture is an Vietnam-era African-American soldier carrying a White soldier in his arms. The African-American is in military dress white while the White soldier is in battle dress. The African-American soldier is looking outward with his feet pointed outward. The white soldier looks to be unconscious with PR arm hanging down and PL arm resting on his waist.

Title: Josephine Tatnall Smith
Alternate Title:
Artist: Edward Canby May
Dedication Date:
Materials:

Location:

Washington Street, Brandywine Park
Wilmington, Delaware
New Castle

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	0	0	0	0
Base	34	264	264	0

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A partially draped maiden holding a cornucopia from which water falls into a circular basin at her feet. From there the water drops to a larger circular basin which is supported by mermaids riding dolphins. Between these two basins the main shaft is adorned with carved cupids, bearded heads, nymphs, lion heads and winged cherubs. Water falls from the mouths of these figures into a large octagonal basin which forms the base of the fountain. This fountain was adapted from and is almost an exact duplicate of a 1533 fountain in Italy by Niccolo Tribolo. The fountain was presented to the City of Wilmington. Erected in memory of Josephine Tatnall Smith, 1854, by her husband.

Title: Todd Memorial
Alternate Title:
Artist: Augustus Lukeman
Dedication Date: 11/11/25
Materials: Figure, bronze; Shaft, granite

Location:

Brandywine Park, Washington Street
Wilmington, DE
New Castle

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	168	64	48	0
Base	118	106	130	0

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A granite obelisk, with urn at top, and midway up, an abutment which supports a bronze female figure representing Victory. The winged figure stands with upraised arms, a branch in her proper right hand. Surrounding the obelisk is a cement circular with three stone steps. Nearby plaque lists the names of the men and women who served in WW I from Delaware

Title: Thomas Francis Bayard
Alternate Title:
Artist: Effie Stillman
Dedication Date:
Materials: Metal, bronze

Location:

Kentmere Parkway at Woodlawn Avenue
Wilmington, Delaware
New Castle

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	96	29	32.5	0
Base	106	96	96	0

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PL arm against chest. PR hand extended down to hold document. PL foot extends forward. Wearing late 19th century clothing. Coat is hanging over his PL arm. Portrait of Thomas Francis Bayard. He stands holding a scroll in his proper right hand and a robe or toga in his proper left hand. The scroll in his commission as Secretary of State, while the robe over his arm is the gown of a Doctor of Laws, representing his career as statesman. Lawyer, and scholar. He stands on a multi-tiered base, with text plaques.

Title: Samuel Francis DuPont
Alternate Title:
Artist: Launt Thompson
Dedication Date: 12/20/84
Materials: Bronze; metal

Location:

Rockford Park, Park Dr. at Tower Rd.
Wilmington,
DE

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	108	30	30	0
Base	102	99.5	99.5	0

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The sculpture is a figure of Admiral Samuel Francis DuPont looking at something to his PL. DuPont is dressed in a Civil-War naval uniform. DuPont’s hands are positioned at waist level with both hands holding a pair of binoculars. The feet are slightly spread and pointing outward. He has facial hair resembling "mutton-chop" sideburns. Missing saber was located on the PL, but all that remains is the scabbard. On each of the four corners of the base is an upside-down torch which symbolizes death.

Title: Unknown
Alternate Title: Indian Head with feather
Artist: Unknown
Dedication Date:
Materials: Wood

Location:

Oak Oreland Intersection
Millsboro, Delaware
Sussex

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	180	18	0	0
Base	0	0	0	0

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This sculpture is located in an historical re-creation of a Native American community at a museum site. The sculpture is a totem carved out of wood, which appears to be oak and is light in color. The sculpture is of a Native American male. His PL and PR arms are crossed and on top of his head is a feather extending three feet vertically. Located in the feather are three notches. On the head is a headband extending around horizontally.

Title: Second Offering
Alternate Title:
Artist: Robert W. Boyce
Dedication Date: 11/10/82
Materials: Steel; metal

Location:

VA Memorial Center, Kirkwood Hwy Rt. 2
Elsmere, Delaware
New Castle

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	89	96	20.25	0
Base	5	120	46	0

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This is an abstract metal sculpture that is painted (with flat paints) in light and dark green, dark red and light yellow. The sculpture is bolted to a concrete base. There are signs of corrosion and the paint is fading in spots. Overall, the sculpture is in parts. The front is a steel I - beam piece, a three sided rectangle with the PR side narrower than the PL side beam.. The top is flat, L - shaped, and is pointing to the back on the PR. To the immediate back is a three sided rectangular steel piece that is bolted to the base. It angles up to a point, and from there at 120 degrees to another angle, extends outward at 90 degrees to another point, then down at to the base at a 75 degree angle. On top of the front piece is a multi-angled piece (5 cantilevers) that angle to the PL. In the rear is an open square comprised of four pieces of square steel bars. On the base of this square is another angled piece of steel (3 cantilevers)

Title: Ode to Joy
Alternate Title:
Artist: Charles Allmond
Dedication Date:
Materials: Metal

Location:

Morris Library, University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
New Castle

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	44.25	25	17.5	0
Base	18	18.5	18.5	0

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This sculpture is an abstract piece. It is curvilinear with a cantilevered look. The bottom of the sculpture flares outward to PR to a point and then curves up to the PL. Another curve is shaped in the same direction and meets the bottom curve. A third smaller arc curves and meets the other two at the same PL point. A fourth is shaped in the same manner and meets the other three at the same PL point. The various levels of curves are offset back and over towards the PL. It sets on a cubical metal base with a plaque on the front.

Title: Sky High
Alternate Title:
Artist: Wendy Lehman
Dedication Date: 1987
Materials: Wood

Location:

University of Delaware
Newark,

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	84	58.5	69	0
Base	2	81.5	81.5	0

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Wooden sculpture is an abstract piece with three figures arranged to give a 3 -D visual effect. The figures are painted in polychrome to show clouds in the sky. Colors are sky blue, black, white, purple, etc. At the base the figures have ovals cut out to appear as legs and protrusions from the bodies appear as arms. The circular tops look like clouds, but could be heads attached to the necks and bodies Removed as of 9/2001

Title: Chief Little Owl II
Alternate Title:
Artist: Dennis Beach
Dedication Date: May 1994
Materials: Wood

Location:

Garfield Parkway
Bethany Beach, DE
Sussex

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	360	60	0	0
Base	36	72	60	0

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The sculpture commemorates the Native American heritage in Sussex County. It is an aboriginal face shaped as a totem. On top of the face and extending downwards on both the PL and PR sides is a eagle-shaped helmet. The forehead and frontal hair of the figure is covered with a horizontal headband with diagonal stripes. Extending from the hair is a an eagle's neck which contains oval-shaped, carved scales. The head of the eagle is extended to the PR side of the sculpture. Extending down the rear of the sculpture are figurative carvings of the eagle's feathers. The feathers from the top of the sculpture are oblong and plate-like in appearance. Eight feet from the bottom o the sculpture the feathers extend into vertical lengths.

Title: Untitled
Alternate Title: Flower
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Steel reinforcements/horseshoes; metal

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	39	14	0	41
Base	23	21	0	52

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The sculpture consists of three flowers the stems of which are steel reinforcements. The petals are horseshoes with flat nails for centers. It is in good condition as the artist made allowances for the weather. The base is a tree stump which is filled with bird guano and insect nests.

Title: The Goat
Alternate Title: The Goat
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Metal

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	44.5	52	16.25	0
Base	1.75	15.75	7.75	0

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The abstract goat has mechanical internal parts which are visible to the viewer at the middle of the goat's body. It is a solid metal shell cast over shoulder, back and rump. The head is welded with metal and is hollow. A chain falls from nose to a metal pole as if a tether. There is insect growth in PL as well as bird droppings on head and body. Metal is peeling at surface. Overall the piece is in good condition as the artist allowed for natural forces.

Title:3 Moons
Alternate Title:3 Moons
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Metal

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	77	15	15.75	0
Base	4.25	49.5	18.75	0

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This sculpture is comprised of three crescent moons intertwined so as to create a flowing look. All three are approximately the same size and shape. They are each made of three pieces of metal welded together. Each moon is positioned slightly higher than the other. Overall, the piece is in good condition due to the artist's allowances for the natural aging process.

Title: Diana and Dog
Alternate Title: Diana and Dog
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Metal

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	66	100	3	0
Base	0	0	0	0

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The sculpture is rusted throughout. "Diana" appears to be almost leaping while shooting a bow. Her PL leg is mounted on a steel "tree limb" with her leg bent as her PR leg is following behind her bent loosely. Her flowing torso is twisted toward the PL with her PR arm bent in front of her head which is facing to the PL parallel to her PL thigh. Her PL arm is straight back holding the bow. A sash is draped over her shoulders and flowing to the rear. The companion dog is following her with his two front limbs lunged forward and his rear legs and tail back, as if about to leap. He is looking to the rear, with his head turned 180degrees over his PL shoulder. This piece has been well worn by the elements.

Title: Sitting Cat
Alternate Title: Sitting Cat
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Mild steel and plastic, metal

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	48	53	168	0
Base	0	0	0	0

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This is a sitting cat with an eye-shaped face and two red "reflector" eyes. It is made of steel rods, and the legs loop up along each side to suggest a sitting stance. Tail is curved to PL, and then back to the right at the tip. The cat has eight toes.

Title: Abstract Bird
Alternate Title: Abstract Bird
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Aluminum

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	21	13	15	0
Base	0	0	0	0

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This a small, abstract, do-do-like bird with droopy wings coming from the center of the body which is made of two horizontal, and extend almost to the bird's feet. Its eyes are centered and it has an oversized beak. The straight legs are set on the base with the toes spread outward. The piece is in good condition, as the artist allowed for natural forces to act upon it.

Title: Iguana
Alternate Title: Iguana
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date: Early '70s
Materials: Steel; metal

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	29	46	0	0
Base	0.25	29	0	0

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This piece is made from 1/16th inch welded steel. The base is a 1/2 inch diameter steel reinforcement rod placed on a 3/32 inch steel plate. A 3/8 inch link chain holds the base in place. A 1/8 inch twisted steel chain is used as a restraining collar on the sculpture. The work is heavily rusted, as the artist seemed to intend. allowed for natural forces to act upon it.

Title: Flower
Alternate Title: Untitled
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Metal, mild steel, 3/4" reinforcement rod, horseshoes

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	79	0	0	0
Base	4	0	0	14

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This sculpture consists of 13 flowers individually attached so that they rotate or pivot like a bell. The upper flowers have 5 petals each, and the lower ones have 6 petals. There are three leaves made of 12 gauge mild steel. The tallest leaf is 62 3/4 inches; PL is 54inches and PR is 44 1/2 inches. The flowers are bell-shaped and range from 6 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches from the center. When first constructed, three coats of high-gloss polyurethane was applied. There is presently some oxidation due to weathering, but this was the artist's intent.

Title: Kathy
Alternate Title:
Artist: Max Trapp
Dedication Date:
Materials: Plumbing supplies (copper, aluminum, cotton, cement, brass, cement

Location:

Rehoboth Art League, 12 Dodds Lane Henlopen Acres
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Sussex

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	62	22	33	0
Base	36	28	32	0

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This piece consists of a young woman made from plumbing supplies. Her legs are straight, and in her PR hand she holds an artist's paintbrush with that arm extended in front of her and slightly bent at the elbow. In her PL hand she holds an artist's palette, with a generous drop of each of several colors, and her arm bent at a natural 90 degree angle. Her bodice is painted yellow and she wears an aluminum chain as a belt. This is stained at the front center with yellowing varnish. Each of her shoulder sockets have rust spots. She wears a yellow bandanna which has obviously been placed there by visitors.

Title: Pelican
Alternate Title: Pelican
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Mild steel; metal

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	36	48	0	0
Base	0	0	0	0

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The pelican has a pendulum head which bobs up and down in the wind. It is mounted on an agricultural cultivating disk made of mild steel. The eyes are made of bearing braces, with rivets for pupils. The sculpture's torso is banana-shaped, with wings extending 6 1/2 inches above the body and measuring 15 by 21 inches. The head and beak are a separate unit attached by a 1/2 inch chain link. Its legs are 3/4 inch reinforcement rods. The beak is 25 1/2 inches long, with its "pouch" hanging 10 inches down from the beak. There is oxidation, but this was the intent of he artist.

Title: Eunupas
Alternate Title: Wasp
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Mild steel mesh; metal

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	40	43	18	0
Base	0	0	0	0

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Looking at the sculpture with viewer facing southeast, on the PR there is a twig standing 40 inches, 6 inches to the right is the head of Eunupas with two front legs and four hind legs. The head has eyes, snout, and four short mouth feelers. There is only one long curved feeler on the PR head. There are three wings, one on PR and two on PL. The tail curves down to the PL end of the mesh base. There are two long wires on the piece. One is curved in an oval on the PL end of the piece. The other curves from the PL, around the body, and rests on the PL leg. The piece is chained to three pedestal mounts. Note that the feeler of Eunupas goes around behind the head to puncture holes in fruit in order for Eunupas to lay its eggs.

Title: Mosquito
Alternate Title: Mosquito
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Metal pipes and steel bars; metal

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	76.5	50	21	0
Base	0	0	0	0

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This insect is perched with its belly-side toward six cattails and its stinger inward. each of its six extremities are spread over the weeds as well. It is in good condition as the artist anticipated natural forces

Title: Flame and Cross
Alternate Title: Methodist Church logo
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date: 6/8/92
Materials: Steel

Location:

Wesley Foundation of the Methodist Church
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	120	65	3	0
Base	48	0	0	48

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This is a contemporary piece depicting the flame and cross, the symbol of the United Methodist Church. Technically, it is not an abstract piece, as it is a symbolic religious metal sculpture. The flame is painted red and the cross is painted black. The cross is comprised of angular steel pieces welded together. The flame is sheet steel, cut and shaped so as to appear as a flame and give it a 3 dimensional appearance. The base was once used to support a flagpole for the Post Office. The pole was removed from the sculpture. It is round on the bottom, and curves to support a round disk which, in turn, supports an octagonal pedestal for the sculpture. The pedestal has stars on each side set in a circle. The base is concrete and is missing mortar from several of the joints, probably from water erosion. The piece would benefit from restoration. Surveyed 10/2000 - Treatment needed. The paint is in good condition. Visible guano on the back of the flame. The base is missing mortar in some joints, possible from usage, from sitting on top of the base which is used as a chair. Granular surface visible on the base, possible from water erosion. Subject/theme: Emblem of a cross with two large flame curves up the proper right side of the cross, extending from the bottom to the top.

Title: Weathervane, Silhouetted Figures
Alternate Title:
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Metal

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	46.25	50.75	50.75	0
Base	33.5	29	18	0

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The weathervane is under the silhouetted figures. The light gray piece has male and female figures with larger cat on PR. The figures hold hands. The female figure holds something in her hand and stands nearest to the larger cat. This piece is attached to a wooden base which is nailed to a tree trunk. The metal pieces are finished with galvanized paint in "battleship gray". The number of coats of paint is unknown but the artist guesses "about three". Rust appears on much of the piece but especially on the metal figures. The bottom of the "E" of "East" is missing and now looks more like an "F", the weathervane is tilted (not on purpose).

Title: Snake w/ Rose
Alternate Title: Untitled
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Painted iron and polyester rose

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	25	91	5	3
Base	0	0	0	0

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This piece is a slithering snake with a red forked tongue, green eyes and a rose in its mouth. It is in good condition as the artist foresaw the forces of nature.

Title: The Guitarist
Alternate Title:12 string guitar player
Artist: Eric Parks
Dedication Date:
Materials: Fiberglass; wood

Location:

1620 Harvey Road, Ardencraft, Inc.
Arden, Delaware
New Castle

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	72	48	48	0
Base	12	36	36	0

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This is a man playing an acoustic guitar. The guitar is a real guitar. The male figure is fiberglass. The figure sets on a real wooden stool. It is anchored in a concrete base which is brick veneered. The figure is playing the guitar, strumming with the PR hand, and chording with the PL fingers and thumb on the back of the guitar's neck. The PL leg is crossed over the PR leg. The PR foot is resting on the lower rung of the stool. The male figure has long hair and a pony tail. The inspiration was a singer-songwriter of the Late 1960's.

Title: Eagle
Alternate Title: Eagle
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Metal

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	54	34	16	0
Base	0	0	0	0

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Viewing from the west, the eagle is perched on a limb with three branches sloping to the PR and down. The bird's head is turned to the PR with the wings spread. PR wing is cocked back and up, and PL wing is extended up and slightly forward. It is mounted on iron tubing, with three angled tubes going upward to meet the sculpture. the Late 1960's.

Title: The Book
Alternate Title: Memorial to Joy Cottrell
Artist: Arturo Bassols
Dedication Date:
Materials: Metal

Location:

ETV Building, Delaware State University
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	32	22.25	24	0
Base	2.5	14.75	30	0

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The Book is in great need of repair and the memorial park which was commissioned is no longer there. Because there is no longer any distinguishing characteristics of the park or the sculpture, the students, staff, and faculty have no knowledge of this memorial. The theme is a memorial to Joy Cottrell, a former nursing teacher and first graduate of D.S.C. school of nursing. The entire sculpture needs to be cleaned, waxed, and re-engraved. There is engraving on the open book which sets upon a long pedestal. It cannot be read. Visible guano and metallic staining on the sculpture and the base. Exposed armature at the base. Pitting and metallic staining on the sculpture and its base. Obvious water collection in recessed areas.

Title: Universal Man
Alternate Title:
Artist: Arturo Bassols
Dedication Date:
Materials: Copper

Location:

865 United Way Road
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	0	0	0	0
Base	0	0	0	0

Universal Man,
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This piece could benefit from vigorous restoration. It is stained and cracked in several areas, and the surrounding garden is in poor condition as well. The sculpture depicts a male figure in a wheelchair. His PR arm, rests on the wheelchair handle, and his PL leg and foot are positioned to the front and side of his PR foot. There are white stains on his PL arm and PL side of the face. There are white stains and cracks on PR arm and wheelchair handle, possibly from structural faults. The footrests of the wheelchair are laying on the ground in front of the piece.

Title: Showers
Alternate Title:
Artist: Gary Hughes
Dedication Date: 1993
Materials: Metal, water, bronze

Location:

Rehoboth Art League, 12 Dodds Lane Henlopen Acres
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Sussex

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	36	14	12	0
Base	21	23	112	0

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This bronze fountain of 3 men stands roughly 5 feet tall from the cement base to the top of the tallest man's umbrella. There is one shorter man who is standing in front of two taller men who are side by side. The tall thin man is to the PR of the shorter man, and both men are holding umbrellas. Water comes out of the stems of the umbrella, and sprinkles down so as to create the illusion of rain. The fat man to the PL of the tall man is holding a larger umbrella than the thin man. Expect decay from the falling water. The stone base already has rounded corners from this process.

Title: Heron
Alternate Title: Crane
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Metal

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	45	26	14	0
Base	0	0	0	0

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This crane-like bird is made from pipe and sheet metal with its PR foot bent at a 90 degree angle which is missing a foot. The PL foot is straight down with its toes spread out. Its wings are sloped outward along the torso and its head is perched in a forward position. It is in good condition as the artist intended for it to be effected by natural forces.

Title: Untitled
Alternate Title: Sea Dragon
Artist: Henry Heller
Dedication Date:
Materials: Metal

Location:

1310 Forest
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	35.5	55	20	0
Base	19.5	18	18	0

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This piece is an S-shaped dragon with skeletal fins or wings (5 on each side in various shapes and sizes) located at the center of the S shape. The tail looks like a fin as on a whale. The dragon has two horns, eyes, nostrils, and an open back or mouth. It is on a base which revolves- the base is on a tripod-like stand welded to what appears to be another base of a heavy metal which is round and hollow at the center, similar to a tire or hubcap. Overall, the piece is in good condition as the artist allowed for the forces of nature.

Title: Quill and Cube
Alternate Title:
Artist: Rick Rothrock
Dedication Date: 9/17/88
Materials: Cube is stainless steel. Feather is bronze

Location:

State and North Street
Dover, Delaware
Kent

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	156	60	60	0
Base	12	120	60	0

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This sculpture is stainless steel and bronze set in a stone base. It commemorates the signing of the United States Constitution. The cube has inscribed portions of the Constitution etched into a stainless steel surface. The quill is bronze. The base is sandstone. Arranged around are sandstone rocks and it is landscaped with a variety of plantings. It is elevated about 3 feet and filled with soil. The wall is capped with marble blocks for each of the original 13 states and the date of ratification carved in the block of each state's block. On a nearby wall is a plaque with the other states' names and dates of entry into the Union along with the signatories of the Constitution. The surface of the walking area is paving brick. As one enters the park, one sees a plaque with the title of the piece.

Title: Three Mill Pylons
Alternate Title:
Artist: Rick Rothrock
Dedication Date: 10/13/94
Materials: Diabase, red alkaline feldspar; stone

Location:

Three Mill Road
Wilmington, Delaware
New Castle

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	128	240	240	0
Base	0	0	0	0

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Site specific environmental sculpture with two distinct pieces on the PL and PR. Each is symmetrically similar to the other in general form, shape and, color. At the front of the PR side is a lack granite rock, concave in appearance. On top of the rock is a polished arc, with the PR side of being reddish brown in color with white splotches. On the PR side of the rock, it extends into a rectangular rock which serves the purpose of a guardrail. , black in color. At this rock, in the front, are horizontally drilled grooves, and at the middle of the "guardrail" the rock becomes gray/burnished in appearance, and at the rear the rock becomes grooved vertically. Resting on the front PR rock is a reddish brown igneous rock placed there at a 52 degree angle, extending from the ground upwards. Extending from the base of the rock which is placed diagonally is the same type of rock placed off of the ground and serves as a bench. Underneath the "bench" is a black rock shaped in a half-circle. The PL side of this rock is plain and the PR side is burnished with grooves. placed in an arc. The second part of the sculpture is on the PL side, using the building as the front. At the front is a large granite rock, blackish gray in color, with horizontal grooves on the front face. The front rock extends into a rectangular shaped rock with a bottom arch that is also black/gray in color and horizontally grooved. The end part of this "railing" is also an extension of the rectangular rock, but it is vertically grooved. The grooves are all located on the PL side. The inner PR side is burnished black granite with white lines extending from top to bottom in the stone. Resting at a 52 degree angle is a reddish brown rock, thick at one end and thinner at the other, leaning on the front rock.

Title: Joseph of Arimathea
Alternate Title:
Artist: Charles Parks
Dedication Date: 4/4/65
Materials: Welded Cor-Ten steel

Location:

Hockessin United Methodist Church, Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, Delaware
New Castle

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	156	72	36	0
Base	0	0	0	0

Joseph of Arimathea,
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Larger than life statue of Joseph of Arimethea holding the body of Christ with Christ's upper body held in JA's right arm with Christ's arms hanging limply down. Christ's lower body is held in JA's left arm just below buttocks with legs hanging limply down from the knees. JA is standing erect with robe tapering down to a medallion like base. The statue is located in a recess above the main entrance to the Church.

Title: Zocalo
Alternate Title:
Artist: Pedro Ospina
Dedication Date: June 1994
Materials: cement and ceramic tiles

Location:

Kimmey Street Park
Georgetown, Delaware
Sussex

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	60	30	528	0
Base	0	0	0	0

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Four blocks surround a brick circular foundation. Each block is covered in multi-colored tile and has a face on the front, back and top. Four benches are located on the foundation. Each bench has an abstract design made from colored tile. In the center of the circular foundation is a multi-colored tiled block, which block has a face located on the upper portion of each side and multiple faces on the top.

Title: Passage
Alternate Title:
Artist: Manuel Neri
Dedication Date:
Materials: Bardelio Marble; stone

Location:

Three Christiana Centre
Wilmington, Delaware
New Castle

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	99.5	36	34	0
Base	84	36	39.5	0

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The abstract marble sculpture depicts a woman in passage. The figures are split and separated by a rectangular piece of marble portraying two figures. No literal representation of people. The PR side only literally portrays a woman's PR leg and arm. The PL side shows a full frontal nude woman figure. Both figures seem to emerge from the stone but in opposite directions.

Title: World War II Monument
Alternate Title:
Artist: T. Duffield
Dedication Date:
Materials: Bronze

Location:

11 S. Washington Street
Wilmington, DE
New Castle

	Height	Width	Depth	Dia.
Sculpture	154	54	36
Base	8			82

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The sculpture portrays the men and women who served in World War II. Five figures emerge from the base of the sculpture. Each of the branches of the military which served in World War II are represented. On the first row is a sculpture of a field infantryman. On the second row is a woman soldier, naval seaman, and another male soldier. On the top row is a Army Air Corps member. Each of the soldiers in the second row is holding a flag in their PL hands.

Title: Christopher Columbus
Alternate Title:
Artist: Egidio Giaroli
Dedication Date: 10/12/57
Materials: Bronze <