Medium: Burl wood, brass hinge
Artist: Michael Elkan (American, 1942–2014)
Date: Circa 1980s–1990s
Form: Hinged live edge burl wood box
Dimensions: 14.25" W x 11.5" D x 2.75" H
Signature: Signed on the back
Condition: Good; wear consistent with age
Large hinged studio craft live edge burl wood box. The sides of the piece retain extensive burl pins, while the top and bottom are worked to a smooth surface. The interior features a swirl three-compartment design. Signed on the back. In good condition with wear consistent with age.
Artist Biography
Michael Elkan (1942–2014) was an American apparel designer and woodworker whose practice included boxes, sculpture, and furniture. Based in Silverton, Oregon, he worked primarily in Oregon bird's-eye maple burl, producing hand-carved boxes characterized by live edges, hinged lids, and fitted interiors. His work is associated with the American Studio Craft movement and has been offered alongside that of George Nakashima, who sold Elkan's pieces in his studio during the 1980s.
Medium: Burl wood, brass hinge
Artist: Michael Elkan (American, 1942–2014)
Date: Circa 1980s–1990s
Form: Hinged live edge burl wood box
Dimensions: 14.25" W x 11.5" D x 2.75" H
Signature: Signed on the back
Condition: Good; wear consistent with age
Large hinged studio craft live edge burl wood box. The sides of the piece retain extensive burl pins, while the top and bottom are worked to a smooth surface. The interior features a swirl three-compartment design. Signed on the back. In good condition with wear consistent with age.
Artist Biography
Michael Elkan (1942–2014) was an American apparel designer and woodworker whose practice included boxes, sculpture, and furniture. Based in Silverton, Oregon, he worked primarily in Oregon bird's-eye maple burl, producing hand-carved boxes characterized by live edges, hinged lids, and fitted interiors. His work is associated with the American Studio Craft movement and has been offered alongside that of George Nakashima, who sold Elkan's pieces in his studio during the 1980s.
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