Project Scope

We were hired to replicate the Apollo Keystone at the Steinway Building in New York City on W. 57th Street. This limestone replica of the god Apollo is the last of two pieces of history that, after 4 years, are finally making their way to New York to be placed on the Steinway Piano Building as part of the Steinway Building Restoration Project. Please also check out the Steinway Building Sign we worked on.

Project Details

  • Location: W.57th St. Steinway building
  • Master Carver: Michael Donham
  • Date: February 2019
Mill block being processed at Sawyer
Stone blank arrives at Accent. Pattern applied to check initial fit
Profile rough out with water saw, Step 1
Water saw rough out profiling complete
Roughed out blank, as viewed from the bottom front
Copying and revealing key facial structure using pointing method
Hair, ribbon, scroll and leaves coming along
Lower right leaves roughed in, Moving to left side
Right side hair and leaves detail
Lower leaves complete. Moving up to complete facial details
Completed left scroll and rosettes
Completed lower left scroll, leaf and ribbon detail
Completed upper right rosette
Completed right side full
Nearing completion
Apollo Keystone Replication Carving
Apollo Keystone Replication Carving
Apollo Keystone Replication Carving
Apollo Keystone Replication Carving
Apollo Keystone Replication Carving
Limestone Apollo
Limestone Apollo
Limestone Apollo
Limestone Apollo
Limestone Apollo
Limestone Apollo
Limestone Apollo
Limestone Apollo
Limestone Apollo
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