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Wah Ming Chang "Bronze Originals of California" Ashtray c.1960
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An impressive, heavy solid bronze mid-century ashtray designed by California artist and sculptor Wah Ming Chang. Known later in life for his sculptures and the props he designed for Stars Trek, The Original Series.
Stamped “Bronze Originals of California” and “Design Wah Ming Chang”. The bronze is a beautifully patinated, but could be polished to a brilliant, shiny gold color if desired.
CREATOR Wah Ming Chang, San Francisco, California.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960s.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid Bronze.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS H 1.25 in. W 7.5 in. D 7 in.
HISTORY
Wah Ming Chang (August 2, 1917 – December 22, 2003) was an American designer, sculpture and artist. With the encouragement of his adoptive father, James Blading Sloan, he began exhibiting his prints and watercolors at the age of seven to highly favorable reviews. Chang worked with Sloan on several theater productions and in the 1940s, they briefly created their own studio to produce films. He is known later in life for his sculpture and the props he designed for: Stars Trek, The Original Series.
- Creator:Wah Ming Chang (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: SKU 0611stDibs: LU1280239021842
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