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Socrates

Queens, Athens Square Park
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Location:
Facing sunken plaza
Sculptor:
Anthony Frudakis
Architect:
Stamatios P. Lykos, AIA, ASLA
Description:
Seated figure (heroic scale) on base in form of right trianguloid
Materials:
Figure--bronze; Base--black Carolina granite
Dimensions:
Figure H: 6'; Base H: 7'6" W: 4' D: 7'6"
Cast:
ca. 1993
Dedicated:
May 15, 1993
Foundry:
Modern Art Foundry
Fabricator:
Consolidated Stone Setters (pedestal)
Donor:
Athens Square, Inc.

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