Construction RTG

Object NameSculpture

Maker James Watkins (American, b. 1955)

Made FromGlass

Date1980-1981

Place MadeUnited States

TechniqueBlown, cut, sandblasted

Size(a&b) H: 67.6 cm; (a) H: 44.9 cm; (b) H: 37.9 cm, D: 25.5 cm

Accession Number82.4.7

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Not On View

Physical DescriptionNearly colorless glass; blown, cut, sandblasted. (a) Cylindrical form tapers towards top; flat beveled rim; cut into three parts and cemented back together; polished pontil mark on base; entire exterior surface sandblasted; signed near rim "J Watkins/RTG c 80". (b) Funnel form with glass ring encircling spout; four parts: funnel, two part spout; ring; all parts cemented; the entire exterior sandblasted, and the interior of the funnel only; signed inside funnel: "J Watkins/ RTG c 80".
Provenance

Source James Watkins (American, b. 1955) - 1982-02-23