Golden Shell

Media - 2003.60.24 - SAAM-2003.60.24_1 - 60551
Copied William Hunter, Golden Shell, 1994, satinwood, 3 7⁄8 x 4 1⁄4 x 5 in. diam. (9.9 x 10.8 x 12.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003), 2003.60.24, © 1994, William Hunter

Artwork Details

Title
Golden Shell
Artist
Date
1994
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
3 7⁄8 x 4 1⁄4 x 5 in. diam. (9.9 x 10.8 x 12.6 cm)
Markings
underside of base, etched into the wood: #1165 Wm. Hunter '94
Copyright
© 1994, William Hunter
Credit Line
Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003)
Mediums
Mediums Description
satinwood
Classifications
Object Number
2003.60.24
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.60.24

Artwork Description

William Hunter has worked with ivory and amber in the past but now favors tropical woods for their unusual patterns and ability to retain fine detail. He uses the wood's natural form to inspire his pieces and follows the pattern of the grain with his signature swirls and spirals.

Luce Object Quote
"The motion is achieved by sculpturally leading the eye along a journey of exploration around and into the surface of the piece. William Hunter, The Art of Turned Wood Bowls, 1985