an 'Oceana' sculpted wooden bowl, USA. Alva & Gunnar Myrdal Collection.
Stamped signature Russel Wright. Length 26 cm.
Minor wear, dry crack.
Alva & Gunnar Myrdal. Thence by descent.
Russel Wright was a versatile designer. Besides being a gifted craftsman he was also an appreciated interior decorator as well as an industrial designer. Eventually he got involved in nature preservation.
Family anecdote:
"The bowl by Russel Wright is one of the many gifts given to AGM during their stays in America".