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23. Nick Sawyer, USA. Sharky combines themes of dark pacific waves and an overall form of a shark fin with the fusiform shape interrupted by the gilled cutbacks in the case. Five walnut cases have dovetailed and piston-fit drawers of cherry with Macassar ebony bottoms.
24. Haakon Haraldsen, Italy. Round Dining Table, extends 1200 to 3000mm diameter. The apron has a 5° slope and the handcut marquetry pattern is ‘borrowed’ from the Hagia Sophia Mosque. Photo: Daniela Dall’Aglio
25. Johanna Röh, Germany. Tori Cabinet, cherry wood with thick veneer marquetry of collected local woods. ‘Made to commemorate my client’s good friend from Japan who passed away.’ Photo: Jürgen Friedrich
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID
Gary Rizzolo’s Teardrop Archtop shows immense skill and understanding of musical instruments. Anyone able to make a guitar I am in awe of. The piece has a great aesthetic and shows some really interesting details. Marc Fish
Aptly named, this piece is a masterclass of instrument building. Clinically approached, carefully considered and without a foot out of place this piece speaks for itself. An array of complex curves makes it a beautiful object in its own right. The closer you look, the more there is to discover. William Bayliss
Music to the eyes...and ears. This work is virtuoso performance of craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of history
and tradition while still finding room for innovation. Flawless detail in every way. Will Matthysen