Marshall Fredericks working on the plaster model for "Two Bears"

Marshall Fredericks working on the plaster model for "Two Bears"

Animal sculpture--20th century.
Artists' studios--United States.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998

In this sculpture, a large brown and small black bear sit back to back in quiet thought. Although in nature these two animals are enemies, Fredericks portrays the two in a gentle humanistic way, stressing tolerance.

Notice the differences in the bears’ ears and noses. Also if you look closely at the small bear’s knees you will notice a tear drop sculpting style, known as one of Fredericks’ trademarks.

Carson Pirie Scott & Company originally commissioned Two Bears for Lincoln Square, a shopping center in Urbana, Illinois.

Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series V, Box 23 Folder 4

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V-23-04

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Bloomfield Hills (Mich.)

Black and white print

5" x 7"