Pyramid I - by GarE Maxton

 

 

 

Summer, 2005

Hi,

I'm releasing my newest puzzle sculpture, Pyramid I. This sculpture consists of a 4.5" tall, four sided stepped pyramid with a hidden recess holding a 1.5" standard brass central cube. It's a puzzle to open, a puzzle to build and has an optional 1.5" central vault for hiding something small. I used mostly copper on this sculpture but also some brass, bronze, aluminum, stainless steel and titanium for contrasting coloration.

Pyramid I
  by GarE Maxton - Copyright 2005
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Pyramid I - 4.5" Pyramid Puzzle Sculpture            
with Standard 1.5" Brass Cube
(Signed and Numbered)
Finish: 
$3595.00 Since there are
so many pieces
It takes 3 weeks to
complete the patina
1.5" Lockable Central Vault- for Pyramid I                    
Composed of a base consisting of nine brass and
aluminum pieces joined with steel dowel pins and
a sliding copper top plus a tiny latch.
Finish: 
     Lid Style: 
$ 395.00 It takes 3 weeks to
complete the patina
Optional Additional Central Cube - with Pyramid I Order Only
(requires 1.5" Pyramid Central Vault too!)
Central Cube:
$200.00 Immediate
For Packaging, Shipping and Insurance:
add 3% anywhere in the continental United States OR add 4% to Canada, Alaska or Hawaii OR add 5% to EU, Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand. Elsewhere; E-mail gmaxton@maxton.com for actual packaging, shipping and insurance fees.

There are some interesting options for this Pyramid:
1) You can remove the standard 1.5" brass cube and use the space for storing something (like Mini-Conundrum v2).
2) You can obtain the Optional Lockable Central Vault to hide something quite small (like a ring).
3) You can obtain the Optional 1" Copper Box Central Cube which fits perfectly inside the Optional Lockable Central Vault.
It's all for fun!

Pyramid I- Central Cubes
Central 1.5 inch Cubes
Showing 1" Silver Cube (left: for size reference only), 1.5" Standard Pyramid Central Cube (center) and 1.5" Optional Pyramid Central Vault with Hidden Latch (right)
Pyramid I - is several leagues easier than Conundrum III in every aspect but it still has a lot of pieces and a good learning curve for those inclined to attempt assembly without the instructions. Enjoy the copper coloration, the rounded edges and the weight (10.5 lbs +/-). Pyramid I is a limited edition; each sculpture is signed and numbered. A certificate of authenticity is included with each sculpture. This Pyramid comes ready to assemble!

I'd like to mention also that on any of my sculptures that are "SOLD OUT" (ie. Conundrum and Conundrum II), I'd be glad to offer your Maxton sculptures for sale on a consignment basis here at Maxton Gallery. E-mail me for specifics if interested.

Pyramid I- All 36 elements
36 Separate Elements
Pleasingly rounded edges allow pleasant contact with each of the 36 elements with 22 unique geometric metal shapes shown above. The puzzle is to assemble these colorful pieces into a 4.5" tall stepped pyramid. For added coloration and puzzle complexity, some of the pieces are composed of 2 different metals dowel pinned permanently together.

It's much harder to assemble than it is to disassemble Pyramid I. If you use the photographs provided here, they provide some clues for the assembly process. Unfortunately, there are no clues on the disassembly process...... OOPS!

Enjoy the moment!

GarE Maxton

Pyramid I Details - Detailed images of each piece (takes a while to load)

There's an Interesting Pattern on the bottom of Pyramid I
Pyramid I

Another View of Pyramid I
Pyramid I

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