Chalice

© Artist or Artist's Estate. Photograph and digital image © Delaware Art Museum. Not for reprod…
© Albert Paley
Chalice
© Artist or Artist's Estate. Photograph and digital image © Delaware Art Museum. Not for reproduction or publication.

Chalice

Date1963
Artist (American goldsmith, designer, and modernist metal sculptor, born 1944)
MediumBronze, silver plated
Dimensions9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
diameter: 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Bank of Delaware, 1965
Object number1965-51
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Label TextThis chalice by Albert Paley illustrates his ability to coax fluid, sensual and supple forms from an industrial material known for its rigidity. Mastery of smithing techniques allow for the bold freedom of design and the metalsmith's refined works.
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