Red Sign

Red Sign: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Red Sign

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Red Sign

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.3023

Description

Freestanding sculpture by Stanley Papio depicting a devilish sprite painted red front and back with white ears, feelers, eyes, nose and mouth. Intended to hang. The figure holds a blue 'axe' with painted lettering that reads 'This = 2//00 +B&S?' 'Got Me'. Outlined in blue is 'WHY'.

Type of Sculpture

Free Standing

Artwork Details

Medium

Metal, Metal

Collection

Stanley Papio Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Papio, Stanley

Role

Artist

Date made

circa 1972 - circa 1982

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Key Largo

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sculpture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

35 in

Width

28 in

Depth

8 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Treatment Report

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

1987.01.3023a