Tea Set (sugar bowl)

John Satterfield, Tea Set (sugar bowl), 1994, pewter, anodized aluminum, sterling silver, and acrylic, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift from the Collection of John and Dorothy Satterfield, 2001.30.1.3
Copied John Satterfield, Tea Set (sugar bowl), 1994, pewter, anodized aluminum, sterling silver, and acrylic, 4 x 3 1⁄2 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.2 x 8.9 x 8.3 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift from the Collection of John and Dorothy Satterfield, 2001.30.1.3

Artwork Details

Title
Tea Set (sugar bowl)
Artist
Date
1994
Location
Dimensions
4 x 3 1⁄2 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.2 x 8.9 x 8.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift from the Collection of John and Dorothy Satterfield
Mediums Description
pewter, anodized aluminum, sterling silver, and acrylic
Classifications
Object Number
2001.30.1.3
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2001.30.1.3

Artwork Description

John Satterfield made jewelry, vessels, and kinetic toys from a wide variety of metals. Mechanical forms inspired him, and the elements in his designs often resemble wheels, levers, and switches. The geometric pieces in Tea Set rest on tiny balls and resemble miniature robots, about to be set in motion.