"Zodiac" Bowl
1937
Sidney Waugh (American, 1904–1963) Engraved by Joseph Libisch (American, born Austria-Hungary, now Croatia, 1886–1964) Steuben Division, Corning Glass Works (American, 1918–2008) Corning, New York
Corning
Sculptor Sidney Waugh joined Steuben as chief designer in 1933, creating such memorable designs as this bowl. It was made using copper-wheel engraving to produce the raised decorative effect for each of the 12 signs of the zodiac. Discussing Waugh’s work in a London exhibition of 1935, a critic for the Sunday Times wrote, “The work of Mr. Sidney Waugh attains a classic beauty and perfection quite unrivalled in contemporary glass engraving. His taste is unfailing as his line is exquisite, delicate, and expressive.”
Glass