Virginio Ferrari (Italian, b. 1937). Large bronze sculpture titled “Sphere” depicting an orb floating gracefully above a rectangular plinth, 1977. The plinth has a semi-circular divot along the top, which combined with the floating orb, makes it appear as though the sphere has just lifted upwards into the air. The sphere is suspended above the plinth with a thin wire. Base; height: 36 in x width: 24 in x depth: 24 in. Sphere; diameter: 8 1/4 in. Gross weight: In excess of 200 lbs; the sphere weighs 12 lbs.