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USA, 1966
hand carved American black walnut, leather 33 h × 25½ w × 31 d in (84 × 65 × 79 cm)
hand carved American black walnut, leather 33 h × 25½ w × 31 d in (84 × 65 × 79 cm)
estimate: $7,000–9,000
result: $7,200
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A beautifully crafted chair that incorporates aspects of modernism within the the craft tradition. Valenza's work has been shown in museum and university exhibitions throughout the United States and he was included in the 1964 World's Fair and Expo '67 in Montreal. Branded signature and date on bottom.
Literature:
Objects: USA, Nordness, pg. 266 for discussion about Valenza's work
