Wise Guy (variation, casket)
Object Name
Green "Wise Guy" abstract owl with daisy flower eyes box bag
Dimensions
0 L x 0 H x 0 D in.
Date
1967 - 1970 ca. (see Copyright info. under "Design")
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Multi-color screen print of an abstract owl with flower eyes in faux gems. Owl is gradation of jade to olive green. Eyes are daisy-like with white jewel petals and orange gem centers. Forehead features a tri-petal design in yellow faux jewels. "wise guy" printed in hand-style script in lower left corner of front. One of several variations.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
wise guy (sic)
Alternate Title
poss. "Vagabond" (See Copyright info., below)
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
BHH, DHW
General Colors
Olive green, jade green, yellow, orange, white, natural
Collins's Colors
Orange, yellow, white
Subjects
Owls, birds, wildlife, nature, wisdom, humor
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" and copyright symbol screen printed on lower right front
Accessories
None
Copyright
Possible registrations: 1) GP58803; 6/14/1968; "Stylized owl & flowers"; or 2) GP65646; 01/15/1970; "Stylized owl"; or 3) GP82607; 12/01/1972; "Stylized owl"; add'l title "Vagabond"; copyright holder Collins of Texas instead of Enid Collins.
FABRICATION
Materials
Acrylic serigraph on heavily lacquered solid wood (probably mahogany); glass jewels manufactured for Collins of Texas in the Czech Republic; acrylic embellishments; hand-wrought solid brass clasps and ornaments; vinyl handle; 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
Unknown
Rarity
Unrated
CONDITION
Condition
Very good
Condition notes
Typical wear from use; serigraph in very good condition, as are clasps, hinges and handles; original jewels intact and in place
Preservation notes
None
NOTES
Additional notes
One of several variations Collins designed over the years.
Gallery
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