Official Website of Frank Eliscu, best known as the sculptor of the Heisman Memorial Trophy
The information on this commissions page is derived from the multitude of records left behind by the artist and from articles written about him. Anyone who can provide missing information, please send a note to Norma at: aviary_naples@earthlink.net.
Date
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Name
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Location
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Purpose
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Size
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Material
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1935
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Heisman Memorial Trophy
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Downtown Athletic Club-NYC
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annual -top college football player |
21"
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bronze
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1943
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Muse of Music
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Ft.Belvoir- Va
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ampatheater bas relief
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10 ft each
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clay
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1955
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Point of Decision
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Olin Hall, Cornell U - NYC
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memorial sc - dead war heroes
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6 ft.
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bronze
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1955
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Heron
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Tiffany & Co.-NYC
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jewelry for sale
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3 1/2"
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gold pin
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1955
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Shark Diver
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Brookgreen Gardens - SC
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garden sc -permanent exhibit
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7 ft.
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bronze
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1957
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Star Catcher
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Houston, Tx
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lobby fountain
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bronze
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1958
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Atoms for Peace
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Ventura HS- Ventura, CA
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outdoor sc
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16 ft
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bronze
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1958
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Naiad
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100 Church St.-NYC
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lobby fountain
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7 ft
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bronze
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1958
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for peace & brotherhood
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American Jewish Council
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temple
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bronze
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1959
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Sculpture: Techniques in Clay, Wax and Slate
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Chilton Press
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educ. text -for sale
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book
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1959
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World of Diamonds
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World Diamond Center Bldg.-NYC
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door
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full door
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slate
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1959 |
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Slate Horses
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Bankers Trust Co.-NYC
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wall slate
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10 x 11"
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slates (10)
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1959
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Collaborative Medal of Honor
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Architecture League=NYC
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?
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2 1/2"
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bronze
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1960
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no info available |
The Fifth Day (fish and birds)
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Hippodrome Bldg-NYC
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fountain
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bronze
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1960
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Menorah
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Temple Beth-El-Chappaqua, NY
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menorah
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bronze
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1960
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Mezzuzah - Menorah
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Temple Israel- Croton, NY
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mezzuzah and menorah
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bronze
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1962
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Stations of the Cross
Presentation (floating Madonna & child)
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Father Judge Mission Seminary- Lynchburg, Va
(closed 1970)
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temple figures
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15" x 15
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slates (14)
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1962
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The Astronauts
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Headley Jewel Museum- Lexington, KY
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museum -permanent exhibit
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6"
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gold
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| 1962 |
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Slow & Steady (tortoise & Hare) | Douglas Penfield School, Ventura, CA | outdoor play sculptures, moved to school lobby in 80's | children size | bronze |
1962
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St. Christopher
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St. Christopher Chapel-NYC
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church decoration
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bronze plaque
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1962
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Oread
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Samual Rudin Bldg. 215 E 68 St.- NYC
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lobby sc.
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6 ft
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bronze
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| 1962 |
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Carousel | ? | outdoor piece | ? | ? |
1962
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Abraham Lincoln
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Lincoln Savings Bank-NYC
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slate wall mural
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6 x 10 ft
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slate
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1963
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Saint Francis
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Steuben Glass
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for sale - ltd. ed
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15"
|
glass
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1963
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To a Giraffe
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Steuben Glass
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for sale - ltd. ed
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crystal
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1964
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Children at Play
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Steuben Glass
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for sale - ltd. ed
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crystal
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| 1964 |
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Einstein |
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silver | ||
1964
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Sea Treasures
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Society of Medalists - Architectural League NYC |
70th edition medal
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2"
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bronze
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1965
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The Charger
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Girard Life Ins. Co.-Dallas, Tx
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company logo sc & medal
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6 ft & 2"
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bronze
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1965
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John Marshall
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Washington, DC
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plaque
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slate
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| 1965 |
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Daniel | Steuben Glass | ltd. ed. - for sale |
13 1/2"
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crystal |
1965
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see 1964 medal |
Sea Treasures
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
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donation to museum
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bronze medallion
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1966
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Carrousel of the Seasons
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Steuben Glass
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ltd. ed - for sale
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12" x 4"
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crystal
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1966
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Noah
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Steuben Glass
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ltd. ed - for sale
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14"
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crystal
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1966
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Noah's Ark
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Steuben Glass
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ltd. ed - for sale
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11 1/2"
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crystal
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1966
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Gods - Icarus & Pluto..
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Empire Trust Bank-NYC
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wall sculptures
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6 ft each
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bronze
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