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William Morris (born 1957) Artifact: Tusk and Skull1999blown and applied glass, gold leaf applied to the skull, engraved 'William Morris 99'height 20in (51cm); width 38 1/2in (98cm); depth 6in (15cm) image 1
William Morris (born 1957) Artifact: Tusk and Skull1999blown and applied glass, gold leaf applied to the skull, engraved 'William Morris 99'height 20in (51cm); width 38 1/2in (98cm); depth 6in (15cm) image 2
William Morris (born 1957) Artifact: Tusk and Skull1999blown and applied glass, gold leaf applied to the skull, engraved 'William Morris 99'height 20in (51cm); width 38 1/2in (98cm); depth 6in (15cm) image 3
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William Morris (born 1957)
Artifact: Tusk and Skull
1999
blown and applied glass, gold leaf applied to the skull, engraved 'William Morris 99'
height 20in (51cm); width 38 1/2in (98cm); depth 6in (15cm)

14 December 2021, 14:00 EST
New York

Sold for US$94,062.50 inc. premium

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William Morris (born 1957)

Artifact: Tusk and Skull
1999
blown and applied glass, gold leaf applied to the skull, engraved 'William Morris 99'
height 20in (51cm); width 38 1/2in (98cm); depth 6in (15cm)

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Private Collection, Connecticut

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