An exquisite sculptural wood vase of turned cherry burl by the late artist; Melvin Lindquist. He perfected his craft over a 50-year timespan at home; exploring the idea of the vase through woodturning. Lindquist was a primary founding member of the American Wood Turners Association of American Crafts. Highly sought after; his work is found in private collections worldwide; museums and corporations. Melvin began turning in the 1930s as a vertical turret lathe operator for the General Electric Company. His son Mark continues the legacy through Lindquist Studios. Signed “L 5-78 Wild Cherry Burl on base.
PORTMANTEAU NEW YORK Vintage Sculptural Turned Cherry Burl Wood Vase By Melvin Lindquist; Circa 1978 In Brown
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Vintage Sculptural Turned Cherry Burl Wood Vase By Melvin Lindquist; Circa 1978 In Brown
An exquisite sculptural wood vase of turned cherry burl by the late artist; Melvin Lindquist. He perfected his craft over a 50-year timespan at home; exploring the idea of the vase through woodturning. Lindquist was a primary founding member of the American Wood Turners Association of American Crafts. Highly sought after; his work is found in private collections worldwide; museums and corporations. Melvin began turning in the 1930s as a vertical turret lathe operator for the General Electric Company. His son Mark continues the legacy through Lindquist Studios. Signed “L 5-78 Wild Cherry Burl on base.
