Commissioned by Joe Rowand for his jewelry counter, rectangular form, dovetailed construction, painted red and decorated with applied thin metal lettering "Somerhill Gallery / Chapel Hill," with other figural and relief metal mounts to box top, opens to a magenta upholstered interior.

4 x 17 x 8 1/4 in.

From the Estate of the late Joseph D. Rowand, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Joe Rowand was instrumental in developing a contemporary art scene in North Carolina. After studying in New York City at Parsons, he brought the big city art feel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina when he opened Somerhill Gallery in 1972. His gallery served as an epicenter for collectors and artists to gather and grow for over thirty years.

Paul Hrusovsky received a BFA, MeD, and MFA from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. He continued his post-graduate work at Washington University, St.Louis.
He has showed locally at Somerhill, Tyndall Galleries, and Craven Allen Gallery. He has had shows at WCU at Cullowhee, UNC at Chapel Hill, and numerous locations throughout St. Louis, Missouri. Paul was also a founding member of Frank gallery in Chapel Hill. His works are found in numerous private and corporate collections.

Scattered wear to painted surface, some nicks to corners.