Martha Holden “Beagle Dog Asleep” Contemporary Modern Drawing

Details Details Close Description Peter Macchiarini “Brooch Drawing” c. 1950s Pencil on paper Site 3.5″x3.5″ silver carved wood frame 14.75″x16.75″ Studio stamp lower left American Modernist Jewelry Designer and Artist Peter Macchiarini was born in Santa Rosa, CA on Aug. 27, 1909. Macchiarini studied art for four years in Italy at the Art Academy at Pietrasanta. In 1928 he returned to San Francisco and continued his training at the CSFA. While working as a stonecarver, he worked on projects with Bufano and Stackpole in 1936. In 1952 and 1955 he taught summer sessions at Mills College. For many years he had a studio on Grant Avenue where he made avant garde jewelry. A street in North Beach was named for him shortly before his demise in San Francisco on July 3, 2001. Exh: SF Art Festivals from 1939; SFMA, 1946; SF Art Comm., 1950-86; LA Co. Fair, 1950; Calif. State Fair, 1951-65. Works held in Public Places: Oakland Museum; Beach Chalet Source: Edan Hughes, “Artists in California, 1786-1940” less DIMENSIONS 14.75ʺW × 1ʺD × 16.75ʺH STYLES AmericanMid-Century ModernModern ART SUBJECTS Abstract FRAME TYPE Framed PERIOD 1950s COUNTRY OF ORIGIN United States ITEM TYPE Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned MATERIALS PaperPencil CONDITION Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections COLOR Blue TEAR SHEET CONDITION NOTES Very Good Condition – Minor wear consistent with age and history. Some wrinkling See less