RICHARD BECKER, FNSS

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L.S. Sam Skaggs The Scripps Research Institute

Stainless Steel Bust of Sam Skaggs in Lobby at TSRI by Richard Becker

Bust of L.S. "Sam" Skaggs
The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California

Stainless Steel, Steel and Granite
1.3X Life-Size Bust, 70" Height

A commission for The Scripps Research Institute. Celebrating 20 years of the Skaggs Family Foundation's generous support and founding of the Skaggs Institute of Chemical Biology.

Plaque on Sam Skaggs bust commemorating 20 years of generous support of TSRI
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Clay sculpting of Sam Skaggs maquette in progress.

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Sculpting large scale bust with reference maquette in background.

Sam Skaggs Stainless Steel bust Unveiled at TSRI La Jolla with Family and Staff

Unveiling event with the Skaggs family, foundation members and Scripps Research Institute leaders.

Sam Skaggs sculpted in clay by Richard Becker
LS Sam Skaggs bust close up

Final stainless steel sculpture of Sam Skaggs on pedestal.
The 20 points around represent 20 years since his major donation to TSRI.

© Richard Becker Studio LLC
Studio based in San Diego
Working throughout Southern California and Los Angeles
Television Academy commission sculptures ©ATAS, used with permission