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Beta Pictoris
Beta Pictoris

Beta Pictoris

Object NameSculpture
Artist Michael M. Glancy (American, 1950-2020)
Made FromSheet Glass, Glass, Copper, Acrylic
Date1984
Place MadeUnited States, MA, Rehoboth
TechniqueBlown, sandblasted, electroformed
SizeOverall H: 30.5 cm, W: 61.5 cm, D: 25.5 cm
Accession Number2012.4.169
Credit LineGift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionSculpture, "Beta Pictoris". Colorless sheet glass with aqua tint, transparent purple glass, copper, colorless acrylic; blown, sandblasted, electroformed. (a) Rectangular aqua-tinted colorless glass base with copper-plated grids and curving lines on both sides. Acrylic base fixed to glass. (b) Transparent purple ovoid vase with copper-plated grid work.
Provenance
Source Daniel Greenberg - 2012-12-31
Source Susan Steinhauser - 2012-12-31
Former Collection Christie's, NY
Object copyright© Michael M. Glancy
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