Neptune Statue Dedication Ceremony, Malaga Cove Plaza, Palos Verdes Estates, California

Abstract/Description: Image shows group portrait of speakers from the Neptune statue's dedication ceremony. Identified as, left to right, Myron Hunt, C. Herrick Hammond, Mr. J. Monroe Hewlett, Jay Lawyer, Emile Pozzo, Vice-Counsul Ponce de Leon, Mrs. H.L. Carnahan, Lt.-Gov. Carnahan, and Walter J. Braunschweiger. Created by an unknown artist in the 17th century as a copy after the original 16th century bronze fountain by Giambologna, the sculpture was imported from Italy by the collector, Arnoldo Adolfo di Segni in the late 1920s, purchased from him by the Palos Verdes Project and dedicated in Malaga Plaza on February 16, 1930. The sculpture was restored and rededicated in 1969 and 1999.
Subject(s): Malaga Cove (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)
Sculpture
Dedication services
Portraits, Group
Date Created: 1930-02-16
Title: Neptune Statue Dedication Ceremony, Malaga Cove Plaza, Palos Verdes Estates, California.
Date Created: 1930-02-16
Extent: 1 photographic print (b/w); 7.25 x 9 in.
Abstract/Description: Image shows group portrait of speakers from the Neptune statue's dedication ceremony. Identified as, left to right, Myron Hunt, C. Herrick Hammond, Mr. J. Monroe Hewlett, Jay Lawyer, Emile Pozzo, Vice-Counsul Ponce de Leon, Mrs. H.L. Carnahan, Lt.-Gov. Carnahan, and Walter J. Braunschweiger. Created by an unknown artist in the 17th century as a copy after the original 16th century bronze fountain by Giambologna, the sculpture was imported from Italy by the collector, Arnoldo Adolfo di Segni in the late 1920s, purchased from him by the Palos Verdes Project and dedicated in Malaga Plaza on February 16, 1930. The sculpture was restored and rededicated in 1969 and 1999.
Identifier(s): 000024885 (Bar Code)
Note(s):

Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes Association

Citation: Palos Verdes Bulletin, March 1930, p. 3.

Two prints available.
Subject(s): Malaga Cove (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)
Sculpture
Dedication services
Portraits, Group
Held by: Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library.
Location: Local History Room.
Shelf locator: PVLH.MCP.15.82
Restrictions on Access: Electronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Room Photo Collection. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.
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