Background
Springweiler, Erwin Frederick was born on January 10, 1896 in Pforzheim, Germany. Son of Frederick and Emma (Kircher) Springweiler.
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Erwin Frederick Springweiler
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Erwin Frederick Springweiler, German sculptor. Recipient Lindsay M. Sterling prize National Sculpture Society, 1937, Elin Speyer memorial prize National Academy of Design, 1938, 59; honorable mention New York World’s Fair, 1939, Henry Avery prize Architectural League New York, 1949, Hyatt-Huntington prize National Academy Design, 1949; Medal of Honor, National Arts Club New York, 1956; Sculpture prize National Art Club, 1965, 66.
Education
Student Art Craft School (Pforzheim), Fine Arts Academy (Munich, Germany), Beaux Arts (New York City).
Career
Came to the United States, 1924, naturalized, 1939. Metal craftsman, sculptor, Germany, until 1922, Havana, Cuba, 1922-1924, New York City, 1924-1968. Works represented National Zoo, Washington, Chester (Pennsylvania) Post Office, Detroit-Highland Park Post Office, Manchester (Georgia) Post Office, American Swedish Museum, Philadelphia, Broockgreen (South Carolina.) Gardens.
Achievements
Membership
Member National Sculpture Society, Council Academy Fine Arts, McDowell Colony (associate), Society Animal Artists, National Academy of Design Designer congressional medals. Home and studio: Wyandanch LI New New York
Connections
Married Clara Kaeser, October 27, 1921.
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Awards
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Recipient Lindsay M. Sterling prize National Sculpture Society, 1937, Elin Speyer memorial prize National Academy of Design, 1938, 59. Honorable mention New York World’s Fair, 1939, Henry Avery prize Architectural League New York, 1949, Hyatt-Huntington prize National Academy Design, 1949. Medal of Honor, National Arts Club New York, 1956.tempSpaceSculpture prize National Art Club, 1965, 66.Recipient Lindsay M. Sterling prize National Sculpture Society, 1937, Elin Speyer memorial prize National Academy of Design, 1938, 59. Honorable mention New York World’s Fair, 1939, Henry Avery prize Architectural League New York, 1949, Hyatt-Huntington prize National Academy Design, 1949. Medal of Honor, National Arts Club New York, 1956.tempSpaceSculpture prize National Art Club, 1965, 66.