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| Bent Propeller | |
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 Bent Propeller pictured in 1971 | |
| Artist | Alexander Calder |
| Completion date | 1970 |
| Medium | Sculpture |
| Dimensions | 760 cm(25 ft) |
| Condition | Severely damaged in the September 11 attacks in 2001 (partially intact) |
| Location | New York City |
| 40°42′47.1″N74°0′43.9″W / 40.713083°N 74.012194°W | |
Bent Propeller (also known as World Trade Center Stabile) was a red stainless steel sculpture by Alexander Calder.
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