M. F. K. Fisher Bowl #1
Dublin Core
Title
M. F. K. Fisher Bowl #1
Creator
Holzapfel, Michelle, 1951-
Identifier
MH_153
Date
1986
Description
An ash burl was lathe-turned to create a bowl form, with three peas carved off-lathe. Natural grape vine tendrils. Tung oil finish.
The title refers to a favorite author, M.F.K. Fisher; specifically to a short story in which she and her family pick fresh peas in the spring and immediately cook them outdoors over a wood fire.
Format
Ash burl wood, 4 x 10 x 10 inches.
Subject
Turning (Lathe work)
Wood sculpture, American
Women and the decorative arts
Carving (Decorative arts)
Women artists--United States
Art woodwork
Bowls (Tableware)
Decoration and ornament--Plant forms
Fisher, M. F. K. (Mary Frances Kennedy), 1908-1992
Rights
Holzapfel, Michelle, 1951-
Type
Studio Wood Art
Date Copyrighted
1986
Access Rights
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Has Version
A second similar bowl, M.F.K. Fisher Bowl #2, was made in c.1995. No image available.
Is Referenced By
MH_ 287 1991 Artist’s Statement/Inventory for Solo Show “Michelle Holzapfel”
Medium
wood
Provenance
1986 Shown at Pritam & Eames Gallery, Easthampton, NY.
Purchased by Peter Joseph.
Purchased by Peter Joseph.
A second similar bowl, M.F.K. Fisher Bowl #2, was commissioned in c.1995, and sold through the Peter Joseph Gallery. Owner unknown.
1991 Solo Show “Michelle Holzapfel” at the Peter Joseph Gallery, New York, NY. (on loan from Peter Joseph)
Rights Holder
Holzapfel, Michelle, 1951-
1998 Collection of Wendy Joseph.
1998 Collection of Wendy Joseph.
Files
Collection
Citation
Holzapfel, Michelle, 1951-, “M. F. K. Fisher Bowl #1,” Michelle Holzapfel Archive, accessed May 12, 2024, https://michelleholzapfel.omeka.net/items/show/168.