J. Rothenberg (Active C. 1935-1990) Cubist Modernist Original Painting decor 3 oversized calla lily hand

3 oversized calla lily hand blown flowers and 6 striped hand forged ribbons with stripe detail

25" x 13"-16" (tapered seat)Back height from seat: 22"

Merklinger mastered the technique of stack lamination introduced by Wendell Castle in the 1960s

Vintage circa 1980s faux goatskin lacquer side table

Vintage opaque lucite lighter with chrome top

J. Rothenberg (Active C. 1935-1990) Cubist Modernist Original Painting decor 3 oversized calla lily handFrom the estate of Joseph Rothenberg (1935 2001), a cubist modernist original painting completed circa 1987. Purchased directly from the family this painting shows a more modern, geometric portrait in hue greens, pinks, yellows and reds. An avid, committed painter Rothenberg was a family friend and inspiration to artist Susan Rothenberg who in a NYT article described Rothenberg as "artist whose excitement about painting was ''totally infectious,'' and