Please see attached photos. Does anyone here recognize this mark or this work? The bowl is 12" in diameter and 8-1/2" tall.
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Who is woodturner "Z"?
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It would help tremendously if you gave us some context. Did you take the picture? If so, when and where? If not, when and where did you see the picture?
I took these photos yesterday. This piece is one item from the collection of William D Hubbard who passed away in January. The collection includes pieces clearly signed by well-known turners including Richard Raffan, John Jordan, Dixie Biggs, and more. Some of the pieces have dates from 2003-2004, others as recent as 2018.
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That’s a a good example of why I think that signing your work with a “mark” is not a good idea. If internationally well-known woodturners sign their name so can I.
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Peter D'Attomo
This is his avatar. Might be his work. Scroll over the IMG above and see the Z
This is not mime.
When I looked at it, the first thing I thought, it represents the initials F L.
Bobby
Louisiana
Bobby
Louisiana
Thanks for these suggestions.
I can see the possibility of F L but that doesn't bring to my mind an individual tuner.
More inputs would be welcome.
I can see the possibility of F L but that doesn't bring to my mind an individual tuner.
More inputs would be welcome.
I don't get the feeling they are a professional turner from the look of the bottom. Maybe early in their career though. I did a search of my name on eBay once, and one of my bowls showed up on there. A large catalpa natural edge and the asking price was $65. It stayed on for several weeks and I don't think it sold. Tough on a guy's self esteem!
Wait till you find one of your bowls in the dollar bin at the local Goodwill store!
Yup, that will sting. I've read about turners seeing their work at garage sales. Kinda puts our work in a different perspective of its real importance.
First one I thought of. Great to see you Pete.