Austrian-American sculptor (1907-2003) famous for his USMC War Memorial of the flag raising at Iwo Jima. Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of de Weldon's sculpture of the iconic Iwo Jima flag raising, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Al Conti, with best wishes, semper fi, Felix de Weldon, sculptor, Oct. 1st, 1986.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by unsigned photos of Weldon at his desk, and of Weldon with his wife in their Newport mansion.
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