Figure l Oil Painting l Martin Sumers tabletop The cinder black lighter's stem

The cinder black lighter's stem is finished in an antique bronze

the heavier lipped bottom ensures a hand feel as carefully considered as the drink it was made to hold

This classic lighter's handle is weighted and wrapped in faux leather with contrast stitching

both literally and figuratively

Figure l Oil Painting l Martin Sumers tabletop The cinder black lighter's stemOriginal painting by Martin Sumers in gold frame. Martin Sumers (1922 2012) is arguably one of the most accomplished and expressive artists of the 20th century. By profession, Sumers was a printmaker in New York City. The discovery of his private works upon his death showed another side to Sumers a side that was almost singularly focused on interpretation of the female figure.