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"Apollo" PPG Glass 1943
This work of art was originally executed and installed in the famous Mirror Steakhouse at 981 Louisiana in July 1943. It was moved to its present location when Interstate 20 right of way was obtained. The original owner was Charles Rinaudo and he commissioned PPG Industries to furnish the entire unit complete with all engineering and lighting as well as the the framing and design. Elmer E. Taflinger of Indianapolis prepared the full size artist's sketches for sculptor Ivan Pouge, also of Indianapolis, who spent over 200 man hours in the sandblasting of the figures. The overall dimensions are 118" wide and 60" high. The total weight of the 3/4" thick polished plate glass and the 3/8" thick polished black structural glass background is 675 pounds It hangs on the the wall in Don's Seafood Shreveport, LA.
"Apollo" PPG Glass 1943
This work of art was originally executed and installed in the famous Mirror Steakhouse at 981 Louisiana in July 1943. It was moved to its present location when Interstate 20 right of way was obtained. The original owner was Charles Rinaudo and he commissioned PPG Industries to furnish the entire unit complete with all engineering and lighting as well as the the framing and design. Elmer E. Taflinger of Indianapolis prepared the full size artist's sketches for sculptor Ivan Pouge, also of Indianapolis, who spent over 200 man hours in the sandblasting of the figures. The overall dimensions are 118" wide and 60" high. The total weight of the 3/4" thick polished plate glass and the 3/8" thick polished black structural glass background is 675 pounds It hangs on the the wall in Don's Seafood Shreveport, LA.