Details
- Dimensions
- 13.5ʺW × 11ʺD × 20ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Geometric
- Artist
- Hivo Van Teal
- Designer
- Hivo Van Teal
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Acrylic
- Lights
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Transparent
- Condition Notes
- Very Good Wear consistent with age and use. Very Good Wear consistent with age and use. less
- Description
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A beautiful piece of modernist sculpture by famed Lucite designer, Hivo Van Teal. Two vertical asymmetrical acrylic pieces mounted on …
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A beautiful piece of modernist sculpture by famed Lucite designer, Hivo Van Teal. Two vertical asymmetrical acrylic pieces mounted on a square base, which when viewed head on reveal a Star of David formed by shapes cut in each angular piece.
The edging of the two vertical planes are angled, and when this piece is back or bottom-lit, has an amazing prism reflective quality (pics don't do this justice).
I am not an art expert, just someone that appreciates beautiful things. To me, what makes this piece so unique is that the two vertical planes are parallel, but Teal created the illusion where the front plane appears to be leaning left with the rear plane leaning right, creating a sense of weight or gravity. But when viewed straight-on, the Star of David is clearly displayed and precisely positioned, akin to aliening the sun and the moon. Lastly, when I look at the outer shape of the two Lucite planes, I see an abstraction of the Star of David, creating s Star within a Star, but that isn't in a book, just something that I see. .
If you decide to purchase this piece (regardless of the seller), highly suggest you also light it through the translucent base. less
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