Mr. Peanut

Details

A gentleman with a history all his own, Mr. Peanut is a one-of-a-kind mixed media sculpture by artist Bob Stern. His whimsical figure is constructed from architectural salvage, antique hardware, and found objects dating from the late 1800s through the 1940s. From Kodak lenses and Victorian porch spindles to an antique cotton bale scale, each element has been thoughtfully repurposed to give Mr. Peanut his unmistakable character.

Original Components

• Hat: Antique column — circa 1900, Buffalo
• Head: Hat mold — circa 1920, Chicago
• Eyes: Kodak lenses — circa 1902, New York
• Mouth: Drawer pull — circa 1890, West Virginia
• Monocle: Vintage finial — circa 1920, San Francisco
• Shoulders: Production mold — circa 1920, Detroit
• Arms: Victorian porch spindles — circa 1880, Ohio
• Cane: Antique cotton bale scale — circa 1870, Dallas
• Chest: Leaded cabinet door — circa 1900, Cleveland
• Latch: Cabinet latch — circa 1890, Connecticut
• Hinges: Antique hinges — circa 1900, Chicago
• Legs: Table legs — circa 1880, Pittsburgh
• Spats: Antique tin ceiling — circa 1880, Ohio
• Feet: Antique shoe lasts — circa 1940, Massachusetts

Dimensions  Approximate
37" Width × 90" Height × 9.5" Depth

Materials
Mixed Media, Architectural Salvage, Antique Hardware, Reclaimed Wood, Leaded Glass, Metal, Found Objects

Care and Use
Handle with care when moving. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth.