First recognition award of the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass to The CMG for its Contribution

Object NameAward

Artist William D. Carlson (American, b. 1950)

Artist Steven I. Weinberg (American, b. 1954)

Made FromLead glass, Wood, Metal

Date1989

Place MadeUnited States

TechniqueSolid block of glass slumped into a mold

SizeH: 23.5 cm, W: 15.3 x 13.5 cm; (A) H: 18.7 cm, W: 13.6 x 10.9 cm

Accession Number89.4.44

Credit LineGift of The Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, black wooden base, metal plaque; solid block of glass slumped into a mold. Solid rectangular block of glass resting on one short side, male lion head in high relief with matte finish decorates entire front side; all other surfaces ground and polished; glass rests on rectangular wooden block stained black and drilled for a light fixture; angled brass plaque resting against base inscribed in block letters: "THE ART ALLIANCE OF CONTEMPORARY GLASS/HONORS/CORNING MUSEUM FOR IT'S CONTRIBUTION/TO/THE CONTEMPORARY GLASS ART MOVEMENT/SEPTEMBER 22, 1989"; inscribed in block letters on side near base: "BEACH BROTHERS GLASS LTD."
Provenance

Source Art Alliance of Contemporary Glass