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Moulthrop Bowls Online Auction

September 27, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - October 15, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

The Columbus Museum is proud to announce our online auction, featuring remarkable wooden bowls by Philip and Matt Moulthrop, renowned for their outstanding wood-turned bowls. This stunning collection of bowls is crafted from the wood of a stately oak tree that stood at the Museum entrance until 2021.

LIST OF AUCTION BOWLS COMING SOON!

About the Artists:

Philip Moulthrop (b. 1947)

Philip Moulthrop learned the art of woodturning from his father and made a significant contribution to the craft with his mosaic bowl technique. Once a practicing attorney, he became interested in becoming a wood-turner in the mid-1970s. He eventually retired from practicing law to become a full-time wood-turner. Philip Moulthrop’s work tends to rise at the base into a bolder curve and to be more symmetrical than his father’s. He creates his mosaic bowls by suspending wood cross sections, plugs, and branches in epoxy that is sometimes mixed with sawdust. In the finished piece, the sections of wood branches float against a dark background, revealing their texture and beauty.

Matt Moulthrop (b. 1977)

Matt Moulthrop learned the rudiments of woodturning from his father as a child and began mastering the craft under the instruction of his grandfather, Ed, when he was in his teens. Like his father and grandfather, Matt Moulthrop first earned degrees in another field before deciding to devote himself to woodturning, studying business administration at the University of Georgia and Georgia Institute of Technology. His work is distinguished by his preference for cutting across the grain of the tree’s vertical axis to reveal the wood grain in a new way. He has also created pierced vessels and introduced new woods into the repertory, including sabal palm, redwood, and green-tinged holly. Other technical enhancements include refining the finishes and changing the way the pieces are polished to create works that continue the Moulthrop family’s tradition of beauty and innovation.

 

Preview Reception on September 27 from 5pm-7pm
Join us for an exclusive preview of the wooden bowls and the official opening of the online auction. Enjoy light refreshments and have the first opportunity to bid on these stunning works of art.

Details

  • Start: September 27, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
  • End: October 15, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
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