Zig Zag Bottle

Jon Sauer, Zig Zag Bottle, 1993, African blackwood and boxwood, 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), 2003.60.52A-D
Jon Sauer, Zig Zag Bottle, 1993, African blackwood and boxwood, 6 1⁄4 x 1 7⁄8 in. (15.9 x 4.8 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), 2003.60.52A-D

Artwork Details

Title
Zig Zag Bottle
Artist
Date
1993
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
6 1⁄4 x 1 7⁄8 in. (15.9 x 4.8 cm)
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
African blackwood and boxwood
Classifications
Object Number
2003.60.52A-D
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.60.52A-D

Artwork Description

Jon Sauer uses tightly grained hardwoods for his intricate designs. These are essential to ornamental turning because their dense texture allows for complex surface detail. Zig Zag Bottle combines the black, shimmering finish of African blackwood with the pale, creamy texture of boxwood.

Works by this artist (42 items)

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Rupert García, False Promises/Nos Enganaron, 1976, offset lithograph, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift from the Trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art (Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Kohs), 2020.20.85, © 1976, Rupert García
False Promises/​Nos Enganaron
Artist
Date1976
offset lithograph
Not on view
Rupert García, The Mexican Museum, 1975-1985, San Francisco, 1985, screenprint on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Tomás Ybarra-Frausto, 1995.50.22, © 1985, Rupert García
The Mexican Museum, 1975 – 1985, San Francisco
Artist
Date1985
screenprint on paper
Not on view
Rupert García, Cambios, 1972, silkscreen, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift from the Trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art (Museum Purchase, Gift of Richard Rodriguez), 2020.20.75, © 1972, Rupert García
Cambios
Artist
Date1972
silkscreen
Not on view
Rupert García, The Sacred Well of Chichen Itza, 1971, silkscreen, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift from the Trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art (Museum Purchase, Gift of Richard Rodriguez), 2020.20.74, © 1971, Rupert García
The Sacred Well of Chichen Itza
Artist
Date1971
silkscreen
Not on view

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