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Warner (OLIN LEVI an American sculptor)

OLIN LEVI, an American sculptor; born in Suffield, Conn., April 9, 1844; early manifested a taste for sculpture; and first studied in the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris and later was a student in Carpeaux's studio. In 1872 he returned to the United States and opened a studio in New York City. In 1877 Daniel Cottier, an art dealer, invited him to place some of his work on exhibition in his rooms. This brought Mr. Warner's work under the eye of several critics who gave it favorable commendation. In 1877-1878 he modeled "Twilight," a small statue, which established his reputation. His works include "The Dancing Nymph"; "Cupid and Psyche"; reliefs of Joseph and other Indian chiefs; busts of J. Alden Weir, Miss WARRANT Maude Morgan; and statues of Governor Buckingham of Connecticut, William Lloyd Garrison, General Devens; etc. He died in New York City, Aug. 14, 1896.