Silver Folding Spoon

c. 1939

Alfred Walbeck

Associated Names
Alfred Walbeck

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two large silver spoons and a filigree silver piece placed diagonally across a plain, off-white background. The color palette includes metallic silver hues from the spoons against the neutral cream backdrop, enhanced with faint rust-colored lines. The spoons are positioned on the top and right, connected by an ornate handle, while the intricate piece lies centered below them.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 24.5 cm (13 15/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 3/4" long; 1 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13883

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: WALBECK

Wikidata ID

Q64534458

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