Tray
Object number2011.65.7
Date1945-2009
Mediumlead
Credit LineGift of Estate of Virgil Cantini
DescriptionHandmade metal tray. Corners bent upward; one rectangular piece on side lifted and flat.Dimensions8 x 1.5 x 7 in. (20.3 x 3.8 x 17.8 cm)Historical NotesThis metal sheet was used by the artist as a tray in the kiln when firing small art pieces. Part of a collection of artwork and art tools from artist Virgil Cantini (b. Roccaraso, Italy 1919, d. Pittsburgh 2009). Cantini’s artwork was often inspired by his devout Catholic faith. Cantini’s home on Craig Street often caught the eye of passersby with its bright metal and glass entryway and decorative gating around the roof porch, both designed by Cantini. Cantini and his wife, Lucille Kleber, added a gallery space on to the front of their home to display their artwork and a studio on the second floor. In addition to the studio at the Craig Street house, Cantini worked out of a larger studio on Winthrop Street, housed in a 19th century firehouse.
Previous owner
Virgil David Cantini
(Italian, 1919 - 2009)
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