The Furniture Shop in San Francisco was a unique partnership between husband and wife Arthur and Lucia Mathews. Arthur was the chief designer of the shop and dealt with mural decoration, furniture, and interiors. Lucia carved, decorated, and painted furniture and other objects, such as this covered jar that she gave to her sister as a wedding gift. Although there are several versions of this jar, each one has a slightly different appearance.
signed in frieze band: "Lucia K. Mathews"
Gift of the Sydney and Frances Lewis Foundation
"Mathews Masterpieces of the California Decorative Style," Oakland Museum, Oakland, CA, May 12 - July 30, 1972;
"Falling in Love Again," VMFA, Philip Morris Gallery, July 1 - Sept 25, 1994;
"Falling in Love Again," VMFA, Philip Morris Gallery, July 1 - Sept 25, 1994;
©artist or artist’s estate
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