About The Artist
Oppi Untracht (1922-2008) was a master metalsmith, teacher, and author. He was born in New York and earned a Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University in 1947, before moving permanently to Finland in 1967. Originally trained as a photographer, Untracht studied Indian arts and crafts. He later bec...
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Since purchased by Allan Stypeck in 1974, Second Story Books has grown from its small second floor location in northwest Washington, D.C., to become one of the largest used and rare bookstores in the world. During the pre-internet era of bookselling, Second Story Books had six locations from Alexandria to Baltimore, including the famous Georgetown Saville Bookstore location. With the growth of the internet, Second Story Books consolidated its brick-and-mortar presence into our two locations. 
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Creation Date: 1960
Materials: Enamel on copper
Dimensions: 15" x 10" x 2"
Condition: Fine
Finish: Framed
About the Item: Mid century modern enamel painting on copper panel with transparent enamels overlaid in an abstract design to create shades of turquoise, brown, silver, gold, and green. This was the artist's favorite piece out of his many creations and it resided over his work desk for many years. Image measures 12" x 7"; housed in wooden frame measuring 15" x 10" x 2" constructed by the artist.
About The Artist
Oppi Untracht (1922-2008) was a master metalsmith, teacher, and author. He was born in New York and earned a Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University in 1947, before moving permanently to Finland in 1967. Originally trained as a photographer, Untracht studied Indian arts and crafts. He later became one of the foremost writers on jewellery and metal-working techniques on the second half of the 20th century.
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