Lady Lace with New Shoes

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: Frank E. Cummings III
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: gold
onyx
ivory
black walnut
Mediums Description: black walnut, ivory, gold and onyx
Classifications: Decorative Arts
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.