r-.ii? V.N & /^v., r,^v.j^ jp Umrn yy Or-«f>\- -j»- «* r<-'j 'J‘f-J!rr>. AV,'-'' ;%'ijss ,'EstablUhd 1 872' :<:■;« ilv r?jA '.,- 'jf^X' T- t>^y - i ’ ' r- . - f: ,:• r' ■ ’ :^*- X" i- >“ :bvt:-\' O • ' .vr ; r# y J ''u ■’ 'A*^ - 4»'^''V-^^' r-'i'^jt.-V.^T’.-.'V fk-p^^WL^i-X. ,:■ r^nnarn U' ■rAi.>i';r»^lS!, «s«- ^-^,-4 ■ -■ ; ■_ T he increasing demand for high-quality work in STANDARD BRONZE, combining structural use with decorative effect, has prompted us to issue this collection of a few examples which have lately come from our foundry and shops. The reputation of The HENRY-BONNARD BRONZE COMPANY for master-craftsmanship in the department of Artistic Statuary, both massive and small bronzes, has been too well attested by the appreciation of leading Sculptors, Decorators, and Architects, during its career of over a third of a century, to need any emphasis at this time and place. The list of work, comprising a score of Equestrian Groups, a century or two of portrait and ideal figures, life-size and upward, and Busts, Medallions, Memorial Tablets, Statu- ettes, Wreaths and other pure Decorations, literally “too numerous to mention,” speaks for itself, from the artistic standpoint. We merely mention the names of such artists as Adams, Bartlett, Barnard, Bitter, Couper, Donoghue, French, Lopez, Martiny, MacMonnies, Proctor, Rhind, St. Gaudens, Ward, Warner — to cite only a few at random — whose originals we have reproduced. Distinct from such work, as a class, though often merging into it to a greater or less extent, are the more strictly utilitarian forms of bronze work, which originate with the architect, and thus interest him directly — Gates, Grilles, Doors with their framework. Cresting, Finials, Roof and Window details, Lamps, Standards, Pendants, Brackets, Chandeliers, Signs and Separate Letters, Counter-screens, Office Partitions and ‘‘Fittings” generally. We desire to urge our facilities and experience as a claim for consideration when work of this character is under deliberation. The filial spirit which dowered historic Trinity Church with that rich gift, the Astor Memorial bronze portals for the three principal entrances, was content with nothing less than the highest available talent to conceive and complete. The genius of the late lamented Richard Morris Hunt, the foremost American architect of his day, was called upon to plan the work, and he entrusted us with its execution, from the models of Messrs. Bitter, Niehaus and Rhind. The castings required the use of over eight tons of the finest bronze. On completion of the east portal, we received the following commendatory letter from Mr. Hunt, the original of which may be examined at our office : Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2017 with funding from Columbia University Libraries https://archive.org/details/recentexamplesofOOhenr New York, July ii, 1894. THE HENRY-BONNARD BRONZE CO. New York City. Gentlemen : On my return to the city, I found awaiting me your letter of the 3d inst., and the photographic prints of the main doors to Trinity Church. They are beautiful, as are the doors themselves, to my mind. Mr. Bitter may well be proud of his work; and undoubtedly he feels, as I do, greatly indebted to you for this most satisfactory result. On you depended, largely, the success of the undertaking. You have acquitted yourselves nobly, and I do not hesitate to state that no one, in my opinion, either here or abroad, could have given greater satisfaction. My only regret is that the doors are not very much larger. Wishing you every success, believe me, gentlemen. Yours very truly, R. M. HUNT. Other Architects to whom we refer are named in the following partial list : H. C. Anthony, Geo. Cary, Manly L. Cutter, D’Oench & Simon, W. Still- man Dutton, C. L. W. Eidlitz, H. Edwards Ficken, C. A. Fullerton, Fuller & Wheeler, R. W. Gibson, Bernard R. Green, •j'Richard M. Hunt, Richard H. Hunt, Jardine, Kent & Jardine, Lord, Hewlett & Hull, J. C. Markham, John McArthur, Jr., McKim, Mead & White, Wm. Mead, A. Peebles, Renwick, Aspinwall & Russell, J. Philip Rinn, W. C. Smith, W. J. Squire, Theo. Stein, Stanford White. We have always made it a point to complete and deliver all orders promptly at the agreed time, sparing neither effort nor expense in emergencies. The exceptional facilities of our new plant, which is the largest and most complete in the world devoted entirely to the highest grade of work in standard bronze, enable us to handle the heaviest castings with unexampled ease. Our molding- and casting-floor and our finishing-shop comprise more than 35000 square feet, and are fully equipped with electrically-operated over- head cranes and the most improved metal-working machinery. Twenty-four furnaces are capable of handling over 12000 pounds of metal at a heat. Our pattern department comprises both plaster- and wood-working shops, thus avoiding delays and facilitating repairs to models. A display room, 50 feet in the clear, enables designers and committees to inspect completed work under the most favorable conditions. A personal visit of those interested is solicited. The Henry-Bonnard Bronze Company General Office and Works Washington Street, Mount Vernon, N. Y. Telephone, 900 Mount Vernon New York City Office : 5-7 East Forty-second Street A Bronze Dormer Window, Residence ot Senator William A. 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