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Studio Craft Lidded Exotic Wood Vessel with Finial by Kim Blatt, c. 2000s
About the Item
A breathtaking and highly monumental studio craft lidded art glass-smooth turned wood vessel, masterfully hand-crafted by the acclaimed Pennsylvania studio woodturner Kim Blatt. Captured in the accompanying photos, this organic sculpture showcases a flawless command of form, precision segmenting, and the natural brilliance of exotic hardwoods.
The amphora-shaped body features an extraordinarily rich, highly figured burl or exotic wood core radiating deep crimson, amber, and espresso tones under a glass-like polished finish. This vibrant center is dramatically bookended by a deeply ebonized crown and a sharply tapered, stepped minimalist foot. A delicate, contrasting blonde wood inlay ring cleanly delineates the transitions. Crowning the piece is a beautifully hand-carved, stylized V-shaped sculptural finial made of premium light-toned holly or boxwood, evoking a sprouting seed or flame. Offered in pristine studio condition, this museum-grade hollow-form vessel stands as an exceptional showcase of late 20th to early 21st-century American Woodturning, making it a spectacular statement piece for a modernist interior, gallery pedestal, or high-end collection.
Based out of Pennsylvania, Kim Blatt is an acclaimed contemporary master within the American Studio Craft and woodturning movement. Revered by fellow master turners and high-end collectors alike, Blatt's work is celebrated for its impeccable geometric harmony, precise execution of complex multipart vessels, and a signature high-gloss, ultra-refined finishing technique that coaxes incredible optical depth out of rare timbers.
Blatt’s work explores the intersection of utilitarian hollow forms and pure abstract sculpture. He frequently utilizes rare burls, exotic hardwoods, and hand-carved contrasting finials to create dramatic narrative pieces. His award-winning creations are exhibited in elite design galleries nationwide—such as Palette Contemporary Art and Craft—and are highly prized additions to serious studio wood art collections across the United States.
“In the tradition of David Ellsworth,” “Style of Philip Moulthrop,” “Reminiscent of Galen Carpenter,” “American Studio Craft Movement,” “AAW (American Association of Woodturners),” “Museum-grade lathe art,” “Turned wood sculpture,” “Fine art woodworking.”
Keywords:
Philip Moulthrop / Ed Moulthrop (The Moulthrop family are giants in wood art; Philip pioneered complex, mosaic-segmented wood globes) Mark Lindquist / Mel Lindquist (Pioneers of the American studio movement famed for blending Japanese aesthetics with rugged, technical wood structures)Galen Carpenter (Highly sought-after at auctions for incredibly precise, geometric segmented and multi-tiered wood vessels) Robert Cutler (Famous for integrating precision metals, distinct band lines, and highly detailed wood inlay)
James Prestini (1911–1974): The ultimate mid-century pioneer. He had a landmark solo exhibition at MoMA in 1949 featuring impossibly thin, minimalist wooden bowls. His work heavily relied on pure Bauhaus and minimalist principles.
Bob Stocksdale (1913–2003): Widely considered the father of the American studio woodturning movement. His sleek, simple modernist bowls made from rare, exotic woods are highly sought after by high-end mid-century collectors.
Rude Osolnik (1915–2001): An absolute titan of the mid-century aesthetic. He is incredibly famous for his sculptural, slender turned candlesticks and abstract vessels that fit perfectly into the 1950s/1960s Scandinavian-modern-inspired home.
Melvin "Mel" Lindquist (1911–2000): A pioneer who began turning mid-century and famously popularized using "spalted" wood (wood with natural mineral and bacterial lines) to create dramatic, abstract grain patterns. Edward "Ed" Moulthrop (1916–2003): Known as a major force in modern turning, famous for designing his own massive lathes to turn colossal, perfectly spherical or elliptical wildwood bowls with brilliant glassy finishes.
George Nakashima (The master of live-edge woodwork and organic modernism)
Wharton Esherick (The dean of American woodworking, blending Art Deco and mid-century lines)
Sam Maloof (The iconic master of sculpted, organic mid-century furniture)
- Similar to:David Ellsworth (Workshop/Studio)
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:2000s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful example, no damage found.
- Seller Location:St. Louis, MO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU820250906622
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