New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Sculpture

Artist James Carpenter (American, born 1949)

Manufacturer Venini & C. (Italian, founded 1921)

Designer James Carpenter (American, born 1949)

Date1982

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 13 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (34.9 x 12.1 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler

Object number97.42.48

Terms

Black
Gray
Red
Venice

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DescriptionThis sculpture could be a modernistic flower form comprised of a dark purple, ball shaped vase with a gray and mauve reeded stem rising from the base. The form could also represent the decoration of traditionalaly decorated posts used in Venice, with each family decorating their posts with a distinctive pattern. The mauve and gray alternating strips of glass are approximately 5 cm. in width and spiral upwards to the top of the stem. This is a prototype sculpture for Venini that was never produced and was purchased directly from the designer.