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Silas Kopf and Tom Coughlin building "Bad Hare Day"
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Silas Kopf's fusion of form, function and concept grounds his characteristic wit and sense of irony in Bad Hare Day. This exquisitely crafted oval cabinet is the stage for an incongruous marquetry drama; a sleek red-coated fox is being chased by a trio of emboldened hares. This piece is both universal and distinctly American. It's apt that the
James Renwick Alliance acquisitions committee voted in May, 2008, to acquire it for a five-figure sum and gift it to the
Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery.
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Macassar ebony, walnut, maple, and various woods (40" X 58" X 27")
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Furnitology's Podcast
Click on the link below to view Furnitology's podcast interview with Silas Kopf at his studio. It gives you a glimpse into how this piece came to be...
Silas Kopf... A Day in Marquetry
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