Woodcock

Object NameSculpture

Maker Steuben Glass, Inc. (1903-)

Maker James A. Houston (Canadian, 1921-2005)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1974

Place MadeUnited States

Techniquecast, cut, copperwheel engraved

SizeOverall H: 27.1 cm, W: 11.7 cm

Accession Number82.4.69

Credit LineBequest of Edwin J. Beinecke, Jr.

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Exhibitions

Steuben 100th Anniversary Exhibition

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; cast, cut, copperwheel engraved. Irregular faceted and rounded form with nearly cylindrical back side and top rising to point at one side; on back, woodcock about to land on branch amidst trees with leaves; on front, additional engraved branches and leaves; signed in script on base "Steuben 4-25".
Provenance

Former Collection Edwin J. Beinecke Jr. - 1982

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