Oval

Philip Weber, Oval, 1998, Pacific yew, Honduras rosewood, picture jasper, and suede, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in honor of his parents, Bernice and Gerald Weber; gift of Beverly Heilman Wise and Alan Wise in memory of their parents, Alice C. Heilman, Louis Heilman and Lawrence Wise; and in honor of Annetta Wise, 1998.78.2A-B, © 1998, Philip Weber
Copied Philip Weber, Oval, 1998, Pacific yew, Honduras rosewood, picture jasper, and suede, overall: 4 3⁄8 x 2 1⁄4 x 1 3⁄8 in. (11.2 x 5.8 x 3.5 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in honor of his parents, Bernice and Gerald Weber; gift of Beverly Heilman Wise and Alan Wise in memory of their parents, Alice C. Heilman, Louis Heilman and Lawrence Wise; and in honor of Annetta Wise, 1998.78.2A-B, © 1998, Philip Weber

Artwork Details

Title
Oval
Artist
Date
1998
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
overall: 4 3⁄8 x 2 1⁄4 x 1 3⁄8 in. (11.2 x 5.8 x 3.5 cm)
Copyright
© 1998, Philip Weber
Credit Line
Gift of the artist in honor of his parents, Bernice and Gerald Weber; gift of Beverly Heilman Wise and Alan Wise in memory of their parents, Alice C. Heilman, Louis Heilman and Lawrence Wise; and in honor of Annetta Wise
Mediums
Mediums Description
Pacific yew, Honduras rosewood, picture jasper, and suede
Classifications
Object Number
1998.78.2A-B
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1998.78.2A-B

Artwork Description

Philip Weber's tiny boxes are inspired by many different patterns, including brickwork, insects, jewelry, and electronic equipment. They are rarely more than fourteen inches long and can be constructed from many different pieces. Inner Wisdom 67-87 (see 1998.78.3) is made from ebony, and small elements of gleaming brass and steel are displayed against this dark surface. The lid of Space Probe (see 1998.78.1a-b) and the body of Oval are assembled from flared strips of golden Pacific yew wood to form an intricate rounded surface.