The vessel contains 81 pieces of Bubinga and the overall height with the legs is 8-3/4". It is 5-3/4" diameter. The 3 legs are Bubinga as well. Antique oil and beall buffed. As always your comments and critiques are welcome. Thanks for looking.
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The vessel contains 81 pieces of Bubinga and the overall height with the legs is 8-3/4". It is 5-3/4" diameter. The 3 legs are Bubinga as well. Antique oil and beall buffed. As always your comments and critiques are welcome. Thanks for looking.
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WOW.... even without the feet it's a stunning piece of work. And with the feet it becomes quite an elegant piece of art.
Absolutley top notch work Keith.
Tony
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WOW. Keith that is awesome. Form and finish is beautiful. Nice job.
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Keith that is just incredible! A true work of art!
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Simply stunning!Originally Posted by Keith Burns
The only thing I might possibly suggest is to make the rim sharper (or maybe thinner is a better word), sort of reflecting the way the legs come to a point at the top.
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I want to start off by saying that I usually don't like pieces like this. But this one really struck a chord with me. It is really stunning. The form just flows so nice. I would love to see this one on my mantle.
Since you asked for a critique here goes.
I think that the top lip might be to big and to flat and square. I believe if it had more of a curve (I'm not sure if up or down would be better) it might also be pleasing.
I also think the edge if the lip needs to be softer, more if a curve then just flat .
Finally, I think the different grain directions is distracting.
Again, this is really one nice piece.
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Dadgum it Keith, you keep this up and I may just have to make a trip to Tenn.
How much do you charge for lessons anyway? This one is dropdead beautiful.
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Hi Keith,
I think it's a very well crafted piece, but I go along with Ron about the lip. I too think it's too flat. I would prefer a curve pointing upwards with the neck being slighly narrower. All in all a very good piece but not quite perfect.
Absolutly Georgous Keith. The legs really bring the piece full circle. Everything about this piece is top notch. Another one for my favorites. "A"+
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Before I read others comments I thought "that's a great piece of ART", that seems to be the concensus. Excellent work!
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That is a beauty. Very nicely done.
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That is some fine work - especially for an old man...
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Beautiful, Keith!!
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What in the world has gotten into you? That is really something!
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I have opened this thread two or three times to look at this piece, and all I can say is WOW!!! Bubinga is one of my favorite woods, and this vessel really shows off the various faces that bubinga can wear. Gorgeous, just gorgeous.
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