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This sparkling diorama is part of Lisa Swerling's series of miniature worlds in boxes, "Glass Cathedrals."

This artwork depicts Philippe Petit's high-wire feat between the World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974.  An almost unbelievable moment in time, captured for eternity.

This Glass Cathedral is an open edition, made to commission.
Scale of Glass Cathedral - these are a mix of small and medium sizes. This artwork is a small size. (photograph is not of box for sale)
Lisa in her studio

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Man on a Wire Sculpture

Lisa Swerling

United Kingdom

Sculpture, Wood on Glass

Size: 12 W x 8 H x 3 D in

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Originally listed for $750

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Showed at the The Other Art Fair

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

This sparkling diorama is part of Lisa Swerling's series of miniature worlds in boxes, "Glass Cathedrals." This artwork depicts Philippe Petit's high-wire feat between the World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974. An almost unbelievable moment in time, captured for eternity. This Glass Cathedral is an open edition, made to commission.

DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
Sculpture:

Wood on Glass

Original:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

12 W x 8 H x 3 D in

SHIPPING AND RETURNS
Delivery Time:

Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.

Glass Cathedrals are a series of miniature worlds in boxes, each containing a sparkling parallel world reflecting the poignancy, absurdity and beauty of our own. Many artboxes are uniquely customized, commissioned to capture special events, places, people or memories.

Artist Recognition
Showed at the The Other Art Fair

Handpicked to show at The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, London, Brooklyn

Artist featured in a collection

Artist featured by Saatchi Art in a collection

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