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Sculpture Fragment, Recovered
Description
Recovered sculpture fragment from Fritz Koenig’s The Sphere. The fragment is bent and dented.
Historical Notes
The Sphere, a sculpture by German artist Fritz Koenig damaged in the collapse of the Twin Towers, was visible amid the ruins of the World Trade Center for weeks. Intended as a symbol of world peace when installed on the World Trade Center Plaza, it became a symbol of endurance after 9/11.
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  • Accession Number: C.2011.179.52
  • Dimensions: 19 in X 40 in X 9.125 in
  • Dimensions (Metric): 48.26 cm X 101.6 cm X 23.1775 cm
  • Source: Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (donor)
  • Credit Line: © Fritz Koenig, Recovered from the World Trade Center site after September 11, 2001, Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Courtesy of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Keywords
Koenig’s SphereRecovered PropertyWorld Trade Center Plaza
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