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Small plaster model of the Spirit of Detroit. It is signed and dated on back of base.

Quarter scale plaster sculpture of Henry Ford with a light brown shellac.

Friendly Dragon scaling model cut into sections for measuring. Plaster model mounted on wood base.

Star dream male figure without base.

Plaster painted silver. Star cluster for base of Star Dreams. There is a hole in the top center for placement of the figure.

Graphite on tracing paper
16.75" x 13.75"

Study for plaque with text, angels and hands of God. Text reads "In loving memory of Philip Smead Bird D.D.L.L.D. The lighting in this sanctuary is perpetually dedicated 1953. The light of his memory…

Graphite on tracing paper
9" x 11.75"

Sketch for plaque with text, angels and hands of God. Text reads "In loving memory of Philip Smead Bird D.D.L.L.D. The lighting in this sanctuary is perpetually dedicated 1953. The light of his memory shines…

Plaster cast of the German Philosopher. Surface is stained from releasing agent or may have been painted.


Fredericks never identified by name the German philosopher he portrayed during his travel and study in Germany following the months he…

Sketch model of Man and the Expanding Universe with broken arms. Only about 1/4 of the sphere it rests on remains.

This is an early plaster sketch model for Fountain of Eternal LIfe which later was rejected and became Star Dream. This is the female section of the sculpture. The section of leg that is missing is found on the male section to this model.