UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

CHARIOTEER OF DELPHI

RESTORATION PROJECT

- ROBERT ALLERTON PARK -

Sculptor / stone carver: Kevin William Fehlenberg

Company: Original Handmade Sculpture by Kevin Williams Art

Website: www.OriginalHandmadeSculpture.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/kevin-william-fehlenberg/78/ab9/504/Facebook: www.facebook.com/OriginalHandmadeSculpturePinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/kevinfehlenberg/

ORIGINAL LOOK OF CHARIOTEERPrior to vandalism and covered by a heavy natural patina, which had been

developing since the statue was first installed in 1924.

THE DAMAGEThe statue's head shattered when vandals hit this metal rod while trying to

saw the neck.

THE DAMAGEKevin Fehlenberg took a mold of the statue’s neck to ensure that the new

head would fit perfectly.

THE DAMAGEThe University of Illinois attempted to have the head fixed but it was

shattered beyond repair.

THE CARVING PROCESSFehlenberg started with a solid block of Indiana Limestone.

THE CARVING PROCESSFehlenberg measured the high points on the original head, marked his

stone, and began to remove excess material.

THE CARVING PROCESSFehlenberg first finished the nose, mouth and chin before finishing the eyes.

THE CARVING PROCESSWith the face finished, and no flaws on the critical features, Fehlenberg now

safely works his way around toward the back of the sculpture.

THE CARVING PROCESSWhere the damage was too severe to decipher the sculptural details, Fehlenberg looked to the original Greek bronze statue to guide him.

THE FINAL DETAILSThe University of Illinois requested that Fehlenberg carve the sculpture to a

high level of detail so it would look as it originally did in 1924.

THE INSTALLATIONFehlenberg was careful to match the neckline of the head to that of the

uneven, badly damaged body exactly.

THE INSTALLATIONAfter the University of Illinois cleans the statue’s body, Fehlenberg will

return to color match the stone by adding a patina to the head and joint.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONThe following are resources where you can find more photos and information about this restoration project:www.originalhandmadesculpture.com/stone-restorationwww.pinterest.com/kevinfehlenbergwww.restorationtradesdirectory.com/node/594Or contact Original Handmade Sculpture by Kevin Williams at 847-502-8602