Bruce Bernson Turned Burl Wood and Ebony Bud Vases, Late 20th Century

Item Details

Bruce Bernson (American, 1950-2014)
Untitled, 1989; Untitled, 1991
Turned burl wood; Turned burl wood with ebony inserts
Signed and dated to underside; Unsigned

Bernson was a renowned self-taught artist from Santa Barbara. Celebrated for his burled and gnarled wood decorative pieces, one of his ornaments hung from the White House Christmas tree. Bernson has exhibited throughout the country including the Smithsonian Museum.

Condition

- general marks throughout, large split in underside of largest vase, heavy dust accretion.

Dimensions

- measurement of largest.

Item #

ITMG258695