This beautiful, unique piece of sculptural art is a rare find. It is a finely executed and interestingly designed object of art from Gene Sherer of the American Studio Craft Movement. This piece is features a fish sculptured from striped, layered cherry wood with inlayed wood eyes. The fish opens up with a hidden hinge to reveal a secret storage space. There are three suede lined drawers on one side and two circular holes on the other side. The fish is 16 ½ long, 13 ¼ high, and 4 ½ wide and weighs 9.2 pounds. It swivels on an irregular shaped base which is 13 ¾ long, 7 ½ wide at the widest point and is ¾ thick. It has the original satin finish with no chips, cracks or repairs. The hidden hinge and magnetic catch both work as new. The three drawers slide smoothly. The bottom is signed, dated and numbered GENE SHERER. THIS STUNNING PIECE OF SCULPTURAL ART IS OVER 30 YEARS OLD AND IS IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION! This would be a great addition to your collection or a perfect gift for someone special! THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST! Most of what we sell is vintage or pre-owned and therefore will have been used and have normal wear. We try to describe items as honestly as we can. We will be happy to answer questions or send additional pictures. WE ONLY ACCEPT PAYPAY. The item “VINTAGE RARE FISH JEWELRY CHEST SCULPTURE Signed GENE SHERER MINT” is in sale since Sunday, April 14, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “shelbysnana1″ and is located in Fort Pierce, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
- Region of Origin: US
- Artist: Gene Sherer
- Style: Vintage
- Medium: Cherry Wood
- Date of Creation: 1970-1989
- Type: Jewelry Case
- Features: Signed
- Year: 1984
- Width (Inches): 16 1/2 inches
- Color: layered cherry wood
- Placement: Table
- Subject: Fish
- Originality: Original
- Height (Inches): 13 inches