Artifact Series

Mark Nantz, Artifact Series, 2007, stabilized dyed blue maple burl, ebony, silver, 14K gold, steel, and solvent-based analine dye suspended in liquid acrylic, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D. and Judith Chernoff, M.D., 2021.66.31
Copied Mark Nantz, Artifact Series, 2007, stabilized dyed blue maple burl, ebony, silver, 14K gold, steel, and solvent-based analine dye suspended in liquid acrylic, 10 in. × 6 1⁄4 in. × 5 5⁄8 in. (25.4 × 15.9 × 14.3 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D. and Judith Chernoff, M.D., 2021.66.31

Artwork Details

Title
Artifact Series
Artist
Date
2007
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
10 in. × 6 1⁄4 in. × 5 5⁄8 in. (25.4 × 15.9 × 14.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D. and Judith Chernoff, M.D.
Mediums
Mediums Description
stabilized dyed blue maple burl, ebony, silver, 14K gold, steel, and solvent-based analine dye suspended in liquid acrylic
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — other — container
Object Number
2021.66.31
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2021.66.31

Artwork Description

Mark Nantz’s turned vessels seemingly defy time. They might recall ancient, future, or even extraterrestrial civilizations. The forms are relatively simple, but they are elevated by rare woods, precise lines, and embellishments like metal inlays and color dyes.


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