Eric Orr<\/strong><\/h1>\nAmerican, 1939-1998<\/p>\n
Cheekwood Prime Matter, 1997-98
\nBronze, copper, stainless steel, and mechanical components
\nMuseum purchase through funds provided by Ann & Monroe Carell, Jr.
\n1999.2<\/p>\n<\/div>![\"Eric](\"https:\/\/cheekwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eric-Orr_Fire_Marin-Sullivan-Photographer-640x640-1.jpg\")
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\nBronze, copper, stainless steel, and mechanical components
\nMuseum purchase through funds provided by Ann & Monroe Carell, Jr.
\n1999.2<\/p>\n<\/div>
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