Money Tree VII (natural)
Object Name
"money tree VII" natural mahogany box bag featuring a many-limbed, stylized tree dripping with faux-gold coins and holding two birds
Dimensions
11 1/8 L x 5 7/8 H x 2 3/4 D in.
Date
1963
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Natural-finish, solid-wood box purse featuring a large, stylized, symmetrical tree screen printed in gradients of black to light brown. Branches drip with faux gold coins. Two stylized birds perch among them, their wings decorated with imitation amber gemstones and metallic gold embellishments. "money tree VII" printed in hand-script cursive style in lower left of front panel.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
money tree VII (sic)
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
HH
General Colors
Black, brown, gold (metal), amber
Collins Jewel Colors
Topaz, gold (metal)
Subjects
Money, trees, birds, nature, puns, word-play
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" and copyright symbo printed on lower right of front panel
Accessories
Undetermined
Copyright
Reg. no. GP38027; 04/22/1963
FABRICATION
Materials
Acrylic serigraph on heavily lacquered solid wood (probably mahogany in natural finish); glass jewels manufactured for Collins of Texas in the Czech Republic; acrylic embellishments; hand-wrought solid brass clasps and ornaments; rigid vinyl handle; natural hand-rubbed leather trim; satin lining; mirror
Techniques
Serigraph (screen) print; machine-made box with hand-applied stain and lacquer; hand-wrought solid brass; some hand assembly (hand application of jewels)
Place of Manufacture
Medina, Texas
Places of Sale
Undetermined
Rarity
Unrated
CONDITION
Condition
Very good
Condition notes
Shows typical wear from use; serigraph vivid; original embellishments intact and in place.
Preservation notes
None
NOTES
Additional notes
An abstract take on a very popular Enid Collins theme.
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