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Arched, abstract, three-legged sculpture with curved, angled, pointed top. Bronze with green patina on a custom marble base. On original plaque:Brian MonaghanSearchBronzePurchased in honor ofMary RadmacherChief Librarian 1956 – 1985byThe Kihara…

Oil painting with overall blue, purple, and yellow geometric shapes in the constructivist style. Signed bottom right. On original plaque: Carl SchwartzSCULPTRESS-KAY HOFFMANGift of Edward and Cecile Fellin Originally from Detroit, Carl E. Schwartz…

Watercolor of a horse race at Sandown Park Racecourse. Six horses and their colorfully dressed jockeys are depicted, mid-race.Sandown Park Racecourse is in Esher, Surrey, England and opened in 1875.This artwork is not currently on display.

Cast steel and bronze sculpture of a woman with a shield and spear. On plaque: Presented ToThe Skokie LibraryBy Skokie Art GuildPrimitive WomanSculptor--E. Corley1967 The sculpture was given to the Skokie Public Library as a gift from the Skokie Art…

Triptych painting dedicated to Jewish children killed in the Holocaust. Left panel depicts foreground of green grass with a dove surrounded by barbed wire with a smoky fire in background against a blue sky. Center panel depicts a child wearing green…

Abstract acrylic painting in gray and white in the upper portion in a wave effect. Red, orange, and blue wavy pattern in the lower left. Signed on the bottom right, “Tuna 1 May 1977.” Gift in memory of James O. Burke, Andy Frain, and John R. Sobeck.…

Cast aluminum sculpture. Silver-colored and long, with a central pyramid and two irregular horizontal branches. Undated.Roger Colombik graduated from Niles North High School in 1979 and studied art at Southern Illinois University and was a student of…

Whimsical painting depicting animals, trees, and books painted in bright, vibrant colors. Signed bottom left. On original plaque: Norris HallJungle Library1991 The painting was purchased for Skokie Public Library’s 50th Anniversary with support from…