Lady Lace with New Shoes

Copied Frank E. Cummings III, Lady Lace with New Shoes, 1989, black walnut, ivory, gold and onyx, 11 1⁄4 x 9 in. (28.6 x 22.9 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb, 1995.100.4

Artwork Details

Title
Lady Lace with New Shoes
Artist
Date
1989
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
11 1⁄4 x 9 in. (28.6 x 22.9 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb
Mediums
Mediums Description
black walnut, ivory, gold and onyx
Classifications
Object Number
1995.100.4
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1995.100.4

Artwork Description

Frank Cummings takes several weeks to select his materials and plan his piece before mounting it on the lathe. Lady Lace with New Shoes incorporates ivory, gold, and onyx in a lavish band that draws the viewer’s eye from the smooth surface of the lower part to the delicate open shape resting like a crown on the top.