{"product_id":"bruce-mitchell-claro-walnut-turned-bowl-1981-sculptural-studio-wood-vessel","title":"Bruce Mitchell Claro Walnut Turned Bowl, 1981 – Sculptural Studio Wood Vessel","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eA beautifully hand-turned claro walnut bowl by American wood artist Bruce Mitchell, dated 1981. This sculptural vessel highlights the extraordinary figuring and tonal variation inherent to claro walnut, with dramatic swirling grain patterns that move fluidly across the surface in rich hues of honey, amber, and deep chocolate brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eThe bowl features a refined, wide-rimmed profile with gently tapered sides and a subtle footed base, giving it both visual presence and balance. Mitchell’s craftsmanship is evident in the smooth, satin finish and thoughtfully proportioned form, allowing the natural character of the wood to take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eCreated during the early years of the American studio wood movement, this piece reflects the period’s reverence for organic material and sculptural simplicity. It functions equally well as a decorative object, centerpiece, or collector’s piece of studio craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1194\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSigned and dated 1981. Condition consistent with age, presenting beautifully with a rich natural patina. A striking example of late 20th-century American studio woodworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_9415d43e\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eHeight: 6 in (15.24 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-diameter\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eDiameter: 17 in (43.18 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"bruce Mitchell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42921990029375,"sku":null,"price":2050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/7730\/files\/Photoroom_20260211_170857.jpg?v=1770856962","url":"https:\/\/midcenturymasters.com\/products\/bruce-mitchell-claro-walnut-turned-bowl-1981-sculptural-studio-wood-vessel","provider":"MidCentury Masters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}