“Making the Sinatra Bust” by Chris Dahlberg

September 11, 2022 – October 20, 2022.

On Sunday, December 11, we kicked off the House Tour with the unveiling of our new bronze bust of Sinatra by master sculptor Chris Dahlberg. The bust can be viewed until Friday, December 23 in our Upper Gallery where you can also view large scale prints depicting various stages of the complex and fascinating production process. The bust was made possible by an anonymous gift from a Museum supporter, to whom we are extremely grateful. When the Museum re-opens on Sunday, January 22, the bust can be viewed at its new permanent home in the Sinatra lounge.

Chris talked with Bob Foster on Friday December 16 about the bust and his work in general. Click here to view on YouTube.

Chris Dahlberg was born and raised in Madison, Connecticut and attended Lyme Academy of Fine Arts with a concentration in traditional figurative sculpture. He later attended Parsons School of Design and received his MFA. Chris has created numerous bronze sculptures for private collectors and public spaces. One of his notable pieces is a bronze bust of James Madison. He was commissioned by both Madison NJ and Madison CT, where each sculpture resides in their town centers.

Chris entered into the toy and entertainment industry in the early 90’s where he utilized his traditional sculpting techniques in the commercial field. He designed and created action figures and collectible statues for Mattel as well as Harry Potter, Masters of the Universe, DC Comics and numerous other movie related themes. He currently owns and operates Lone Horsemen Toy Design and works with multiple toy and entertainment companies.

Chris moved to Hoboken in 2023 where he now works and resides. He continues to work within the commercial field while maintaining his passion for traditional bronze sculpture. See more of his gorgeous work on Instagram here.