University of Illinois Charioteer of Delphi stone restoration by Kevin Fehlenberg
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
CHARIOTEER OF DELPHI
RESTORATION PROJECT
- ROBERT ALLERTON PARK -
Sculptor / stone carver: Kevin William Fehlenberg
Company: Original Handmade Sculpture by Kevin Williams Art
Website: www.OriginalHandmadeSculpture.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/kevin-william-fehlenberg/78/ab9/504/Facebook: www.facebook.com/OriginalHandmadeSculpturePinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/kevinfehlenberg/
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ORIGINAL LOOK OF CHARIOTEERPrior to vandalism and covered by a heavy natural patina, which had been
developing since the statue was first installed in 1924.
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THE DAMAGEThe statue's head shattered when vandals hit this metal rod while trying to
saw the neck.
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THE DAMAGEKevin Fehlenberg took a mold of the statue’s neck to ensure that the new
head would fit perfectly.
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THE DAMAGEThe University of Illinois attempted to have the head fixed but it was
shattered beyond repair.
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THE CARVING PROCESSFehlenberg started with a solid block of Indiana Limestone.
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THE CARVING PROCESSFehlenberg measured the high points on the original head, marked his
stone, and began to remove excess material.
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THE CARVING PROCESSFehlenberg first finished the nose, mouth and chin before finishing the eyes.
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THE CARVING PROCESSWith the face finished, and no flaws on the critical features, Fehlenberg now
safely works his way around toward the back of the sculpture.
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THE CARVING PROCESSWhere the damage was too severe to decipher the sculptural details, Fehlenberg looked to the original Greek bronze statue to guide him.
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THE FINAL DETAILSThe University of Illinois requested that Fehlenberg carve the sculpture to a
high level of detail so it would look as it originally did in 1924.
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THE INSTALLATIONFehlenberg was careful to match the neckline of the head to that of the
uneven, badly damaged body exactly.
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THE INSTALLATIONAfter the University of Illinois cleans the statue’s body, Fehlenberg will
return to color match the stone by adding a patina to the head and joint.
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FOR MORE INFORMATIONThe following are resources where you can find more photos and information about this restoration project:www.originalhandmadesculpture.com/stone-restorationwww.pinterest.com/kevinfehlenbergwww.restorationtradesdirectory.com/node/594Or contact Original Handmade Sculpture by Kevin Williams at 847-502-8602