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Federation University Historical Collection
Sculpture, Molded sandstone head
Small molded sandstone headkeith rash, sculpture, sandstone, head, molded -
Federation University Historical Collection
Souvenir - Object, Round sculpture from Shenzhen Polytechnic
Sculpture from Shenzhen Polytechnic. [Resin?] Sculpture round in shape, multicolored and gold.Shenzhen Polytechnicresin, sculpture, shenzhen polytechnic, multicolored, round -
Federation University Historical Collection
Object- trophy, World globe trophy from Shenzhen Polytechnic
Glass sculpture with world globe on top. Given in memory of 12 year collaboration between the University of Ballarat and Shenzhen Polytechnic In Memory of 12-year collaboration between the University of Ballarat and Shenzhen Polytechnicresin, trophy, shenzhen polytechnic, university of ballarat, collaboration -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Neville Bunning: Ballarat Art Society Proposal, 1946
Neville Bunning was a staffmember at the Ballarat Technical Art School.Two page hand written letter relating to setting up a Ballarat Art Society. From Neville Bunning to the Ballarat Art Gallery.604 Dana Street Ballarat 20th Aug 46 The Secretary Ballarat Art Gallery Dear Sir, I submit the attached proposition for the formation of the Ballarat Art Society. I am convinced that it is needed as an outlet of expression for teh Art School and for the development of sculpture and Painting in Ballarat. I have taken the liberty of suggesting that your committee shld form the society because I imaginbe that a society formed withou your support would be unlikely to succeed. If it failed it would mean a set-back for many years. U trust that you will be interested in the proposition Yours faithfully Neville M. Bunning. neville bunning, ballarat art society, ballarat art gallery, art gallery of ballarat, ballarat fine art gallery -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Moriarty, Catherine, Making Melbourne's monuments : the sculpture of Paul Montford, 2012
Based on recently discovered letters, this book tells the story of Paul Montford 1868-1938, who, as Basil Burdett described,left his mark so definitely on the civic landscape in Melbourne.xv, 307 pages : some colour illustrations, facsimiles, photographs : Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-291) and index.non-fictionBased on recently discovered letters, this book tells the story of Paul Montford 1868-1938, who, as Basil Burdett described,left his mark so definitely on the civic landscape in Melbourne.paul montford, sculptors, melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: OLA COHN NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS
A box covered in Christmas paper containing items related to the Cohn family. (i) A yellow folder titled 'Press cuttings and articles of Ola Cohn.' Items of interest include articles relating to Ola Cohn, her work and her home and the Cohn family and their drink company Cohns Pty. Ltd. Sources are 'The Age,' 'The Sun,' 'The Australian Home Beautiful,' 'The Herald' and 'The Bendigo Advertiser.' Dated between 1932 and 1968. (ii) A book written by Ola Cohn titled ''Mostly Cats,'' written in 1964.Ola Cohnperson, family, ola cohn, lydia chancellor, collection, cohn family, cohn bros. pty. ltd., manufacturing, ola cohn, women, pottery, ceramics, art, art work, book, literature, female, person, sculpture, famous people, fairy tree, mostly cats, animals, pets, cats -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: PROFILES
A box containing newspaper cuttings on people with a high profile in the community. Sources include 'The Sun' and 'The Age.' 1954 - 1959.Clippings include photos of sculptures -clay models created by John Frith.One interesting article (scanned ) covers Horace Clement Hugh Roberson who led the 10th Lighthorse in a 'spectacular helter skelter cavalry charge that ripped through the Turkish defences at Sinai - the first cavalry charge ever made by AustraliansPROFILESperson, individual, famous people, lydia chancellor, collection, profiles, people, male, female, person, famous people, individual -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Quotation, proposed monument to Allan WHITTAKER, Matcham Skipper, c. 1986
From the collection of Perce White for 1980s committee to memorialise Allan WHITTAKER (referred to as James WHITTAKER). Sculptor Matcham SKIPPER later included his design, described as a nude woman, falling, in a list of works on his website. This caused Monuments Australia to list it on their website as an existing statue, although it never happened. After several searches and resultant complaints, the entry was removed in September 2010.Quotation for $70.000 from sculptor Matcham SKIPPER of Monsalvat, re proposed memorial to Allan WHITTAKER (referred to as James WHITTAKER), mid-1980s (undated) A4, cream colourpiers and wharves - waterside workers, arts and entertainment - visual arts, memorials, allan whittaker, matcham skipper, sculpture, perce mcguire white, perce white -
Women's Art Register
Books, Re-Register: Australian Women Sculptors From The Women’s Art Register
art, women artists, sculpture, contemporary art, exhibition, women’s art register, textiles, julia boros, katve-kaisa kontturi, anna sandy, bonita ely, richmond, australian artistsart, women artists, sculpture, contemporary art, exhibition, women’s art register, textiles, julia boros, katve-kaisa kontturi, anna sandy, bonita ely, richmond, australian artists -
Women's Art Register
Book, Joan Kerr, Heritage. The National Women's Art Book, 1995
500 works of art by 500 Australian women from colonial times to 1955 with images and commentaries on each work prepared by by 200 curators, critics, family member or the artists herself. Includes images of many works which may never have been reproduced. A biographical section comprises concise entries on these artists.Booknon-fiction500 works of art by 500 Australian women from colonial times to 1955 with images and commentaries on each work prepared by by 200 curators, critics, family member or the artists herself. Includes images of many works which may never have been reproduced. A biographical section comprises concise entries on these artists.colonial art, craft, competitions, portraiture, furniture, sculpture, indigenous art, museology -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Proposal, Sculpture to commemorate Allan WHITTAKER, Adrian Gemelli, Jul 1983
This was a joint project of the Waterside Workers Federation and the Port Melbourne Council. The project developed to a high level of detail. Was never realised. Note that Allan Whittaker was referred to as 'James' at the time. Material relating to the proposed installation of a sculpture to commemorate Allan WHITTAKER (referred to as James WHITTACKER), shot by police at Hogan's Flat in 1928. James Whittaker Memorial (sic) - proposal from sculptor Adrian GENELLI covering both memorial and second phase, landscaping July 1983, including Appendix B, copy of a 27 June Australia Council notice to Arts organisations, Unions et cetera with Gemelli's proposal, signed 18 July 1983societies clubs unions and other organisations, local government - city of port melbourne, memorials, allan whittaker, actu, waterside workers federation, adrian gemelli, perce mcguire white, perce white -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Birth Atlas, 2nd edition, associated with St George's Hospital, Kew
This atlas was collected, along with fifteen other items, from St George's Hospital in Kew, Victoria, on the final day of obstetric services provided by the hospital. After 28/11/1998, all obstetric deliveries from the Birralee Maternity Service (St George's) were via Box Hill Hospital. Black hardcover book, with silver lettering on cover. Text printed on cover reads 'BIRTH ATLAS/SECOND EDITION/MATERNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION/NEW YORK'. Book contains 17 pages with 24 plates of sculptures depicting the stages of fetal growth from conception to 14 days postpartum. Published by Dickinson & Buskie.st georges hospital kew, obstetrics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MAGGIE BARBER COLLECTION: PHOTO-COPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH, 1871
Photograph - Black and white photo copy of a photograph of Charles Deynes Barber, Melbourne, Australia, from the photo album of Fanny Elizabeth Whibley 1848-1930. Charles Barber, in riding attire,knee high boots. Whip in hand, sitting on a turned wooden chair, resting his left arm on a circular wooden hall table, with a sculpture of a horse on the table top.Charles Deynes Barber, Melbourne, Australia. From the photo album of Fanny Elizabeth Whibley 1848-1939.photograph, person, charles deynes barber -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Sculpture - Beaver sculpture by Dr Ruth Walker, c.1980
Dr Ruth Walker was a member of the AMA Arts Group, which was founded in 1959. She contributed a number of pieces of sculpture to exhibitions during the 1980s. Copies of AMA exhibition catalogues are held by La Trobe University Library. Exhibitions were usually help in September-October at the Victorian Artists' Society in Albert Street, East Melbourne. This piece was gifted to Dr Bob Bennett, and donated to the College by his widow. Wooden sculpture of a stylised beaver, carved out of a single piece of huon pine. "R.WALKER" is engraved on the base of the sculpture."R.WALKER"sculpture -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Sculpture - Ceramic vignette of an obstetrician and patient after childbirth, Gale Pitt, c. 1996
This sculpture was completed by British artist Gale Pitt as part of a commission.Sculpture of a delivery room scene in glazed white ceramic. In the scene, a woman lies on a bed in a gown, whilst a doctor stands next to her holding a baby. The doctor is in surgical attire and wearing a gown, cap and mask. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Sculpture - Ceramic vignette of an obstetrician with an antenatal patient, Gale Pitt, c. 1996
This sculpture was completed by British artist Gale Pitt as part of a commission.Sculpture of an obstetrical examination in glazed white ceramic. In the scene, a woman lies on a bed in a gown, whilst a male doctor stands with his hands on her stomach. The doctor has a moustache and is wearing a suit. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Sculpture - Glass statue of a gynaecologist, Jaroslav Brychta, c. 1930s
Glass statuette of a man holding a baby. The man is dressed as a doctor, in white clothing, and has grey hair, a grey beard, and spectacles. He is holding a baby to his chest, with the baby facing towards the man, head pointing down. The man is holding the baby's ankles in his right hand, and the baby's bottom in his left hand. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Sculpture - Carved wooden figurine of a doctor
Wooden statuette of a doctor. The statuette depicts a male figure in a white coat, with a blue tie, pant cuffs and dark coloured shoes visible beneath the coat. The man has a brown beard and a receding hairline. He is holding a large syringe under his right arm, and is wearing a stethoscope which extends from both ears and is being held in his left hand. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Sculpture - Pewter vignette of an obstetrician observing an antenatal patient, Michael Ricker Pewter
Michael Ricker was a renowned American pewter artist. His most famous piece, entitled 'Park City', was a 30 foot by 10 foot miniature town depicting life at the turn of the 19th century. It was completed in 1986 and presented to former President Gerald Ford. Ford graciously accepted the "key" to Park City and promised a home for the masterpiece in the Smithsonian Institute. (foundantique.com)Pewter sculpture featuring an obstetrician and an antenatal patient. A pregnant woman is lying on a low bench, with her left hand resting on her stomach, and her right arm by her side. She is wearing a dress and shoes, and has her eyes closed. To her right stands the figure of on obstetrician, wearing trousers, a short sleeved shirt, stethoscope and gloves. He is standing straight with his arms at his sides. The entire sculpture is silver in colour.obstetrics -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Sculpture - Serpentine stone carving of mother and child
This piece is likely African in origin.Serpentine stone sculpture of a mother and child, carved from a single piece of stone. Sculpture depicts of two semi-abstract figures, one big and one small, joined at the arms and the base. Made of dark coloured stone. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Sculpture - Stone carving of mother and child
This piece is possibly an Inuit sculpture from Alaska.Small stone sculpture of a mother and child, carved from a single piece of soft stone. Sculpture depicts a kneeling figure, with jacket and scarf, holding a baby bundled in cloths in front of them. The sculpture is made of dark, relatively soft stone. The base is carved with a number, '30107' and additional text which may be the name of the artist. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Sculpture - Greenstone (pounamu) Maori Hei-tiki carving presented to the Australian Council, RCOG, by the New Zealand Council, RCOG
This piece is made of a stone called greenstone in New Zealand English, known as pounamu in Maori. Hei-tiki are considered taonga (treasures) by Maori. Stone carving of a Maori hai-tiki. The carving is made of green stone, and depicts a figure with both hands on its thighs and a head tilted to one side, with big eyes. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Sculpture - Metal sculpture of a figure holding a baby
Metal statue of a figure holding a baby. Figure and baby take the form of stick figures, with thin metal bodies and hexagonal bolts for their heads. The larger figure is holding the baby by ankles in its right hand, dangling the baby head down in front of its torso. Sticker on underside of base of statue reads 'Handcrafted/By/ROCK CREEK/METAL CRAFT/P.O Box 39/Hansen, Idaho 83334/USA'. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Decorative object - Statue of a mother reclining with a newborn bavy, Victoria Chancellor (nee Simcock)
This sculpture was a commissioned artwork made by Victora Chancellor (nee Simcock), a Sydney artist.Ceramic sculpture, depicting a reclining mother holder her newborn baby. The mother is lying on her back, with knees drawn up and feel flat on the ground, protectively cradling a newborn baby on her chest. The umbilical cord between baby and mother is still attached. The mothers upper back is resting against a rock, holding her partially upright. Sculpture is mounted on a rectangular wooden base.obstetric delivery -
Yarra City Council
Artwork, other - Installation/Sculpture, Troy Innocent, Joel Collins, Indae Hwang, Yun Tae Nam, Drop Zone, 2011
'Drop Zone', is set in an imagined future where decreasing water availability has affected us more dramatically than anyone predicted. The water shortage has become so severe that we have to access water on a first-come first-serve basis, from military-like water ‘drop zones’, like this one, made from modified rain water tanks. These tanks function on three levels: Collected rain water causes the totem sculptures to rise and bloom; evaporation causes the totem sculptures to fall; and an anemometer (device that measures wind speed) drives a process that plays the tank like a giant drum, tuned by the amount of water contained within. This artwork envisions a future for Australia where the impact of decreasing water availability has had a more dramatic effect than any of the predictions. The shortage is so severe that military-like water ‘drop zones’, constructed of modified rainfall storage tanks have been established across the public parks of the City of Yarra for access on a first come, first serve basis. However, as the water is only replenished through rain catchment the tanks may only offer infrequent relief for the City of Yarra residents, standing as hollow reminders of the effects of inaction on the shaping of sustainable national water use.'Drop Zone' was one of three public art works installed in Yarra, in 2011, under the banner of The Environmental Public Arts Project which responded to key features of Council's Environment Strategy: 'Towards Local Sustainability 2008-2020.' The aims of this project included activating public spaces in new and creative ways through the creation of artworks which act as catalysts for further engagement and discussion around environmental themes and issues.Copyright the Artists. Ready-made corrugated water tanks arranged on a site. Situated within the tanks are small totemic sculptures that float on top of the water within the tank.Accompanying plaquesustainability, water, environment, climate change -
Yarra City Council
Sculpture - Figurative, William Eicholtz, Courage, 2014
'Inspired by the iconic character of the Cowardly Lion in the story 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' and his contemplation of what it means to possess the courage to be yourself, no matter who you are.''Courage' honours the contribution, culture and diversity of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (GLBTIQ) community, and is dedicated to the legacy of Ralph McLean (1957–2010), Australia’s first openly gay elected official (City of Fitzroy, 1982) and Mayor (1984), an advocate for gay rights and social justice, and a champion of the arts.Bronze statue of a male figure half dressed in a lion costume holding a medal of bravery with a lions head/mask resting on his foot. Accompanying plaquelgtbqia+, wizard oz, ralph mclean, eicholtz -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Kruikezeiker (Jug Pisser) Statue
A link to the folkloric custom that the poor sold their urine to the wool industry where it was used in wool washing. Current depictions of a stereotypical Kruikezeiker are based on the Tilburg sculpture created by Henk Smulders (1925-1994). Said statue is located on Nieuwlandstraat, Tilburg. Tilburg has embraced this legend and named itself "Kruikezeiker Stad" (Jug City). The legend is brought to the fore during Karneval celebrations. It is a symbol of the city. Bronze (?) male figure depicting him about to fill a jug with his urine. His right hand lifts his garment while he holds the jug in his left. Base edge carries the name: "H.Smulders" on the back; "Tilburg" on the side and "Kruikezeiker" on the front.statue, tilburg, kruikezeiker -
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Museum and Archives
Sculpture - Hygieia, 2004
... Downs, at Darkan in the south-west of Western Australia ...Hygieia (Ύγεια, lit., “healing”) probably began as an abstraction, which later became personified. She does not appear to be a deity of extremely ancient origin, and there has been much scholarly debate as to exactly where and when worship of her first developed. Her cult most likely arose in the territory of Sikyon, where she was worshipped along with Asklepios, the legendary god of medicine. In later times Hygieia came to be regarded as the daughter of Asklepios, although her cult was not introduced to Epidauros, his principal sanctuary, until at least the 4th century BC. The earliest large-scale devotion to her is found in the aftermath of the Plague of Athens (420BC). The cult of Hygieia was taken to Rome, along with that of Asklepios (Æsculapius), in 293BC, to avert a pestilence. Here she gradually became integrated with the old Italian god Salus. Towards the end of the pagan era both Hygieia and Asklepios lost their specific associations with medicine, and became general protective deities. A beautiful wooden statue representing Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health.The figure is highly polished, which brings out the intricate grain of the timber. In it, the sculptor has endeavoured to combine the qualities of a classical pose with a contemporary yet timeless surreal sensuality. It will stand on a stone pedestal about 90cm high, and be placed in a prominent location in the Melbourne headquarters. The College’s statue is semi-abstract in style, carved from a single piece of jarrah. The piece of timber from which it is fashioned was salvaged from the remains of a century-old shearing shed on Rifle Downs, at Darkan in the south-west of Western Australia. -
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Museum and Archives
Sculpture - Plaster cast, Private Pritchard
The Sidcup Collection came to RACS from the University of Melbourne, Pathology Department and is regarded as one of the most valuable held by the College. It includes the patient records created by the Australian Surgical Unit at the hospital and covers the period 1916 - 1919. There are 50 watercolour illustrations of patients sketched by Sgt. Daryl Lindsay, X-ray prints, photographs, diagrams and some case histories. Private Pritchard was treated by the Australian Surgical Unit during WW1.These casts are unique in Victoria An original plaster cast taken of a patient Private Pritchard, who required reconstructive surgery c1917-1921. The cast would have been used as an aid to surgery and used for future reference.On base,incised into plaster "PRITCHARD" .sidcup collection, university of melbourne, sir daryl lindsay, 1916-1919, plaster cast, plastic surgery, sir benjamin rank -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Wooden Bird Sculpture
Very likely acquired during the Dutch colonial era.wooden carving of a kingfisher or jacana in the act of pulling a fish from the water.