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Richard Meier -Swid Powell

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass

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Documentation

Ample Provenance

Origin

Italy

Period

1980-1999

Materials

Silver plate over brass, wood, & glass.

Dimensions

W.	3.34 in;	H.	1.2 in;	D.	9 in;
W.	8.48 cm;	H.	3.05 cm;	D.	22.86 cm;

Condition

Excellent. Some tarnishing. In original felt bag and box.

Creation Date

1988

Description

Richard Meier was the youngest recipient of the Pritzker Prize, which is the highest honor an architect can receive. Swid Powell was founded 1982 and produced innovative designs by the foremost architects of the time. Meier is quoted as saying “Architecture is art, but it has to be functional. Objects should carry the same philosophy. They should work perfectly in all environments, be useful yet elegant, and help to create a sense of event.” This rare magnifying glass achieves does so in spades.

Styles / Movements

Modern

Incollect Reference Number

422181