Juan Miguel de Orcolaga

FERMÍN OA, Miguel (San Sebastián 1895?)

Bust of Juan Miguel Orcolaga.

  • Artist: FERMÍN OA, Miguel (San Sebastián 1895?)
  • Material: Bronze
  • Measurements: 70 x 55 x 30 cm
  • Signed: Yes, on the right hand side: J. MIGUEL FERMIN 8.5.1915. Foundry seal: E. CANO / FUNDIO / MADRID
  • Dated: 1915
  • Period: 1915
  • Location: Igeldo (Square)

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Juan Miguel de Orcolaga was vicar of Zarautz and the founder and director of the Igeldo Meteorological Station. The following inscription can be read at the base of the work: "P. ORKOLAGA / ENBATAK ARRO ZEKARRENEAN / ITXAS GIZONEN GALPENA / OIUKA GARAIZ SALATU ZUAN / ERASO AIEN KEMENA / ARRIGARRIAK BAI ZIRAN BERE / JAKINDURIA TA SENA. / KANTAURIAREN KOLKOAN DABIL / ORKOLAGAREN IZENA".