Overview
Collection Information
Size: 35 Items, (on partial microfilm reel)
Summary: Biographical sketch written by Currie; photographs of Lenz and some of his work; correspondence; an exhibition catalog; and postcards of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco, Calif. in 1915; newspaper clippings about Lenz, and his sculptures, particularly "Stardust," done just before his death; and a printed reproduction of a bas relief done by Lenz of an Aztec Indian, 1910. [Microfilm title: Alfred Lenz papers.]
Biographical/Historical Note
Sara R. Currie, Jacksonville, Fla., was a close friend of Lenz and described herself as his assistant. She is a member of the well-known Rockefeller family. Alfred Lenz, sculptor; born in Fon-du-Lac, Wisconsin. Moved to San Francisco at 19 years, but soon left and went to New York City where he spent a short period working for Gorham Silversmiths. He soon became absorbed with sculpting and devoted the rest of his life to developing and perfecting a special lost wax technique of casting metals which was used by the ancient Chinese. He also designed a bas relief medallion for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915.
Provenance
Donated by Sara R. Currie.
Language Note
English .
Location of Originals
- Newspaper clippings, correspondence and exhibition catalog: are on microfilm, but originals possibly returned to donor, Sara R. Currie. Archives of American Art has the originals of the biographical sketch, the postcards and the printed reproduction of a bas relief of an Aztec Indian by Lenz.
