PRECIOUS MODELS FOR ST. NICHOLAS DOORS IN ENCINO

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY      2012

A dozen plaster models and casting molds for the doors of Saint Nicholas Anglican Church in Encino have been found.  The precious artifacts allow the viewed a very personal insight into the thinking and workmanship of the Van Nuys based artist Henry Van Wolf as he was building the magnificent doors of the Encino sanctuary. Donated to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley by Joe and Ladonna Van Wolf, the artifacts are a priceless addition to the cultural heritage of the San Fernando Valley.

 Bronze entry doors of Saint Nicholas Anglican Church in Encino by Valley artist Henry Van Wolf. (photo by Gerald Fecht 2009 - click to enlarge)

Plaster images by Henry Van Wolf - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Joe and Ladonna Van Wolf 2012 - (click on images to enlarge them._

 Plaster casting mold by Henry Van Wolf for the doors of St. Nicholas church in Encino.

Hidden positioning markers for plaster moldings by Henry Van Wolf.

If you agree with The Museum Community that splendid art works by San Fernando Valley artists, like these models by the Van Nuys artist Henry Van Wolf should be protected and exhibited for the edification of all the residents of the great San Fernando Valley - JOIN WITH US TODAY!

Scott Sterling
Chairman for the Public Arts Program

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