Black Walnut Burl Natural Edge Bowl |
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| This magnificent large bowl measures approximately 12.5 x 9 inches in diameter by 9 inches high with a wall thickness of ¼ of an inch. The grain is very complex studded with burl patterns and bark inclusions. The wood is rich in walnut browns with light sap wood and bark inclusions. The bark is intact around the rim. The circumference is slhtly oigval which is characteristic of large pieces during the drying process. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil, which has been hand buffed to a fine finish. The piece is signed by the artist. Another similar bowl from this burl won Best of Show in a jurried competition and is shown on the home page of my web site. Catalogue Number: 415 Price: $ 420 |
Coast Live Oak Natural Edge Bowl |
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This natural edge bowl measures 10 x 8 inches on the oval diameter by 6 inches high with a wall thickness of 1/4 of an inch. The wood is a light eggshell with a dark brown bark, which is intact around the rim. The bowl was cut and finished from a green piece of wood. The natural drying process moves the wood and varies the surface in ways that enhances the form and surface texture. Coast live oak is a favorite wood to work with since the final result is so unpredictable. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil which has been hand buffed to a fine satin gloss. The piece is signed by the artist Catalogue Number: 386 |
Olive Natural Edge Bowl |
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This lovely natural edge bowl measures 8 x 6 inches on the oval circumference by 3.5 inches high with a wall thinness of 3/32 of an inch. The heartwood is a soft brown off set by eggshell sapwood. The dark brown bark is intact completely around the edge. The wood is from an olive orchard located in the Napa Valley. Olive can be a difficult wood to work and this piece is a particularly elegant example of the species. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil, which has been hand buffed to a fine finish. The piece is signed by the artist. Catalogue Number: 365
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Coast Live Oak Natural Edge Bowl |
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This beautiful large natural edge Bowl measures approximately 13.5 x 11 inches in diameter by 9 inches high with a wall thickness of ¼ of an inch. The wood is an eggshell color with a dark brown bark, which is intact around the rim. The wood is from a very old (probably 300 years) storm damaged tree. Old trees like this develop beautiful figure and color in the grain. This is a striking example. The circumference is slightly oval which is characteristic of large pieces during the drying process. The bowl was cut and finished from a green piece of wood. The natural drying process moves the wood and varies the surface in interesting ways that enhances the form and surface texture. Coast live oak is a favorite wood to work with since the final result is so unpredictable. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil, which has been hand buffed to a fine satin gloss. The piece is signed by the artist Catalogue Number: 418 Price: $ 360 |
Black Acacia Fiddle Back Natural Edge Bowl |
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This magnificent large bowl measures 11.5 inches in diameter by 12 inches high with a wall thickness of ¼ of an inch. The wood is a rich reddish brown with a 1.5 inch sap wood border and the bark intact. The grain patter of the wood is similar to fiddle back, which is quite unusual. The circumference is slightly oval which is characteristic of large pieces during the drying process. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil, which has been hand buffed to a fine finish. The piece is signed by the artist. Catalogue Number: 360 |
Coast Live Oak Natural Edge Bowl |
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| This beautiful large natural edge Bowl measures
approximately 12.75 inches in diameter by 8 inches high with a wall thickness of ¼ of an
inch. The wood is an eggshell color with a dark brown bark, which is intact around the
rim. The wood is from a very old (probably 300 years) storm damaged tree. Old trees like
this develop beautiful figure and color in the grain. This is a striking example. The
circumference is slightly oval which is characteristic of large pieces during the drying
process. The bowl was cut and finished from a green piece of wood. The natural drying
process moves the wood and varies the surface in interesting ways that enhances the form
and surface texture. Coast live oak is a favorite wood to work with since the final result
is so unpredictable. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil, which has been hand buffed to a
fine satin gloss. The piece is signed by the artist Catalogue Number: 419 Price: $ 420
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Olive Burl Natural Edge Bowl |
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This magnificent bowl is special. It measures
approximately 11.5 x 10 inches on the oval circumference by 7 inches high with a wall
thinness of 1/8 of an inch. The wood is a rich straw color with a slightly darker ribbing.
The natural edge reveals a burl stippling. The circumference is slightly oval which is
characteristic of large pieces during the drying process. The grain is very complex
studded with burl patterns and the natural drying of the wood has created surface ribbing
and distortions which enhance the natural form. Olive wood is very difficult to find in
this size and burl is even more rare. Olive can be a difficult wood to work and this piece
is a particularly elegant example of the species. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil,
which has been hand buffed to a fine finish. The piece is signed by the artist. Catalogue Number: 425 Price: $ 420 |
Magnolia Natural Edge Bowl |
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| This sophisticated natural edge bowl measures 10 x 9 inches
on the oval diameter by 5 inches high with a wall thickness of 1/8 of an inch. The
wood is a light eggshell tan with dark growth rings forming a pin stripe pattern. The
delicate bark is intact around the entire rim. In Magnolia wood there is no
difference in color between the heart and sapwood so the grain pattern is consistent
throughout the bowl. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil, which has been hand
buffed to a fine satin gloss. The piece is signed by the artist. Catalogue Number:
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Black Acacia Natural Edge Bowl |
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| This magnificently shaped bowl measures approximately 10
inches in diameter by 6.5 inches high with a wall thickness of 5/16 of an inch. The wood
is a rich reddish brown with a 1-inch sap wood border and the bark is intact. The grain
patter of the wood is quite striking. The circumference is slightly oval which is
characteristic of large pieces during the drying process. The finish is a satin gloss tung
oil, which has been hand buffed to a fine finish. The piece is signed by the artist. Catalogue Number: 393 Price: $320 |
| Black Walnut Natural Edge Bowl |
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| This handsome natural edge bowl measures approximately
14.5 x 9.5 inches on the oval circumference by 4 inches high with a wall thinness of 1/8
of an inch. The heartwood is a rich brown off set by an eggshell sapwood and dark bark
that is intact completely around the edge. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil, which has
been hand buffed to a fine finish. The piece is signed by the artist. Catalogue Number: 405 Price: $195 |
Cherry Natural Edge Bowl |
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| This lovely natural edge bowl measures approximately 11.5
x 8 inches on the oval circumference by 6 inches high with a wall thinness of 3/16 of an
inch. The heartwood is a rich light cherry off set by a dark bark that is intact
completely around the edge. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil, which has been hand
buffed to a fine finish. The piece is signed by the artist. Catalogue Number: 406 Price: $165 |
| Coast Live Oak Natural Edge Bowl |
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| This interesting natural edge bowl measures approximately
11.5 x 9 inches on the oval diameter by 6 inches high with a wall thickness of ¼ of an
inch. The wood is a light eggshell with a dark brown bark, which is intact around the rim.
The bowl was cut and finished from a green piece of wood. The natural drying process moves
the wood and varies the surface in interesting ways that enhances the form and surface
texture. Coast live oak is a favorite wood to work with since the final result is so
unpredictable. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil, which has been hand buffed to a fine
satin gloss. The piece is signed by the artist. Catalogue Number: 407 Price: $195 |
| Natural Edge Olive Bowl |
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| This lovely natural edge bowl measures approximately 11 x
6 inches on the oval circumference by 3 inches high with a wall thinness of 3/32 of an
inch. The heartwood is a soft brown off set by eggshell sapwood. The bark is intact
completely around the edge. The wood is from an olive orchard located in the Napa Valley.
Olive can be a difficult wood to work and this piece is a particularly elegant example of
the species. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil, which has been hand buffed to a fine
finish. The piece is signed by the artist. Catalogue Number: 411 Price: $145 |
| Black Acacia Fiddleback Natural Edge Bowl |
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| This attractive natural edge bowl measures 13.5 x 12.5
inches on the oval diameter by 7.5 inches high with a wall thickness of ¼ of an inch. The
wood is a rich reddish brown with a 1.5 inch sap wood border and the bark intact. The
grain pattern of the wood is similar to fiddle back, which is quite unusual. A large bark
inclusion adds interest to the grain pattern. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil, which
has been hand buffed to a fine satin gloss. The piece is signed by the artist. Catalogue Number: 428 Price: $395 |
Black Walnut Natural Edge Bowl |
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| This handsome natural edge bowl measures approximately 13
x 10.5 inches on the oval circumference by 6 inches high with a wall thinness of 3/16 of
an inch. The heartwood is a rich brown off set by an eggshell sapwood and dark bark that
is intact completely around the edge. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil, which has been
hand buffed to a fine finish. The piece is signed by the artist. Catalogue Number: 405 Price: $220 |
Walnut Burl Natural Edge Bowl Black |
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This magnificent large bowl measures approximately 9.5 inches in diameter by 7 inches high with a wall thickness of ¼ of an inch. The grain is very complex studded with burl patterns and bark inclusions. The wood is rich in walnut browns with light sap wood and bark inclusions. The bark is intact around the rim. The circumference is slightly oval which is characteristic of large pieces during the drying process. The finish is a satin gloss tung oil, which has been hand buffed to a fine finish. The piece is signed by the artist. Another similar bowl from this burl won Best of Show in a jurried competition and is shown on the home page of my web site. Catalogue Number: 415 Price: $ 275 |
