Cosimo Vase

Cosimo Vase

Holzapfel, Michelle, 1951-

MH_096

2003

Red maple burl carved to resemble a dark stippled vessel enveloped by a leafy branch. Watco and Minwax oil finishes.

Maple burl wood, 15 x 11 x 8 inches.

Turning (Lathe work)

Wood sculpture, American

Women and the decorative arts

Carving (Decorative arts)

Women artists--United States

Art woodwork

Decoration and ornament--Plant forms

Calvino, Italo. Il Barone rampante. 1957.

Holzapfel, Michelle, 1951-

Studio Wood Art

2003

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MH_ 293 Artist’s Statement for “In the Shape of a Vessel” 2003

"The Baron in the Trees" or "Il Barone Rampante" by Italo Calvino, 1957. The main character is Barone Cosimo.

wood

2003 Solo Show, “In the Shape of a Vessel” at Barry Friedman Gallery, New York, NY
Sold to unknown owner.

Holzapfel, Michelle, 1951-
Unknown owner.