225
225
USA, 1987
hand-painted enamel and gold leaf on wood, glass neon tubing 21¾ h × 22¼ w × 16¼ d in (55 × 57 × 41 cm)
hand-painted enamel and gold leaf on wood, glass neon tubing 21¾ h × 22¼ w × 16¼ d in (55 × 57 × 41 cm)
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $2,500
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Edson and Olson were instrumental in shaping the American Studio furniture movement and establishing this field as being vital to 20th century decorative arts, as shown through this example.
Cabinet features two drawers housing neon lights with electrical components to lower portions and usable storage above. Signed, titled and dated to reverse ‘Spire 1987 Alan Olson Therese Edson’.
provenance: Pritam & Eames, East Hampton, NY | Private Collection
This work will ship from Wright in Chicago, Illinois.
