brass, fire-enameled metal
68 in. (172.8 cm.) high, 27 in. (68.5 cm.) wide

Acquired directly from the artist
Private Collection, Michigan
Christie's, New York, 8 June, 2016, lot 63
Acquired from the above by the present owner

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Lot Essay

A native of Southern California, Barney Reid produced highly innovative abstract and geometric designs in many media, ranging from painting and ceramics to fabric design and enameled metal. As a founding member of San Diego’s Allied Craftsmen, Reid was affiliated with many artists in California of this period and shared a studio with Harry Bertoia.