In 1944, Otto Steen was commissioned to carve a series of classical figures in alabaster, set on the maple panels in the main area of the café.
“Icarus”
“The Judgement of Paris”
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We’re still working out exactly which piece of legend / folklore each panel represents, and will fill in the blanks over time.
The name and date can still be seen in the bottom right hand corner of each panel.
Otto Steen Signature
Ceiling Panel, Rear Hallway, Paragon Café
One of two panels above the Marble Bar
Steen also created a number of features at the Everglades Gardens, Leura.
Bronze Nude, Garden Porch (Everglades House, Leura)
Bacchus Fountain (Everglades House, Leura)
Humorous Kitchen Scenes (Everglades House, Leura)
More images can be found on Facebook HERE.
Does anybody know more about these panels? Drop us a line!
