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Sid in His Living Room
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Sid Boyum, with a cigar in his mouth, is sitting on a fur-covered sofa in his living room reading a magazine. There is a large, carved wooden shelving unit behind him framing a bay window. There is a bookcase on the left, and rhinoceros and walrus sculptures are on the shelf above Sid's head.
Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991
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Art in Sid's Living Room
View of a corner of Sid's living room. There is a painting by Sid of a pine tree in a mountainscape hanging on the wall. Below it is a bookshelf with several sculptures and other ceramic art object...
Wooden Sculpture of a Fire-Breathing Dragon Cannon
Wooden scultpure of a dragon-styled cannon, painted and decorated fancifully, resting on wood cabinet-style television in Sid's living room. There is a bookcase in the background.
Lizard Cannon Sculpture
Sculpture of a cannon in the shape of an imaginary dragon on top of a television set in Sid's living room. Behind the sculpture is a bookcase full of books and other objects.
Sid Sitting in Living Room
Sid sitting on a couch reading a book in his living room amidst Asian furnishings and objects.
Cutout of Sid's Head
Cutout of Sid's head. He has a cigar in house mouth, and he is looking up.
