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Originally Posted by tovangar2
There's a further link suggested in the one you posted (above) with more pix:
[Edit by CBD: The house was first modeled in wax which can be seen sitting on the table at the left.]
See also here and here for photos of Peano
A curious note: Felix Achilles Peano modeled the bronzes for Irving Gill's iconic fountain in Horton Plaza, San Diego |
This was a truly bizarre house. Very strange vibes. The exterior decorations are so personal that they seem almost an embarrassment. [Thank you
T2...I was unable to locate that magazine....but you did.!!]
The front view of the house is on the left side. Felix lived alone in the curious house which he had built himself.
The mood of the enterprise is similar to the Watts Towers built by Simon Rodia.
