St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids (Czech Village), Iowa ordered the manufacture of a stone copy (in the original dimensions) of the St. Ludmila with St. Wenceslaus (Vaclav) sculptural group, situated on the Charles Bridge in Prague, originating from the M. B. Braun's workshop.
The experienced Czech sculptor Jan Kotek was carefully selected for this demanding work of art.
The aim of this webpage is to report on the progress of work during the creation of the sculptural group.
Please click on a date below for
pictures and details:
| May 2, 2003 | - Jan Kotek signs the contract | |
| June, 2003 | - Plaster model delivery | |
| July, 2003 | - Block stones delivery | |
| August, 2003 | - Work commenced | |
| October, 2003 | - Work continues | |
| March, 2004 | - Work continues (work on pedestal started) | |
| April, 2004 | - Work continues | |
| May, 2004 | - Work continues | |
| June - July, 2004 | - Work continues | |
| August - September, 2004 | - Work continues - statue of angel is completed | |
| October, 2004 | - Work continues | |
| January, 2005 | - Work continues | |
| - Work continues | ||
| Beginning of May, 2005 | - Work continues - pedestal and relief are completed | |
| June 11, 2005 |
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Statue of St. Ludmila with St. Wenceslas is completed |
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| June 13, 2005 | - Sculptural group is
departing for Cedar
Rapids, Iowa |
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| - St. Ludmila sculptural group settles into place |
For further information contact:
Josef Zak
josefzak@volny.cz
Last modified: September 12, 2005
© 2003, Josef Zak
Photos: Jan Kotek and Josef Zak