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Adolf Schärf

(Nikolsburg (now Mikulov), Moravia, 1890 - Wien 1965)
Austrian politician, President of Austria, 1957-1965
(Wikipedia)

Alfred Hrdlicka
1985

Description

Bronze bust on a bronze pedestal, all in one piece.

Inscription(s)

dr. adolf schärf
1890 - 1965

Annotation

Unveiled 20 April 1985 by Martha Kyrie, Schärf's daughter.

Sculptor

Alfred Hrdlicka (Wien 1928 - 2009), Austrian sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Kunst und Kultur Wien, Denkmäler im Bereich der Wiener Ringstraße.
Wikipedia, Rathausplatz (Wien).
Stadt Wien, Kulturgut.

Locatie (N 48°12'42" - E 16°21'38") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: atwi012; Photograph: 9 September 2012
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