The Late Walter Channing Left Behind a Thoughtful, Whimsical Wonderland That Continues to Live On
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1/16Photographs by Doug YoungChanning once “motorized” the larger of two spheres on the property to have a little fun with a tour group.Photographs by Doug YoungChanning once “motorized” the larger of two spheres on the property to have a little fun with a tour group.
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2/16Photographs by Doug YoungCarved entirely out of wood, the artist’s “pencil” sculptures—seen here in the form of an undulating fence—are now held in private collections across the country.Photographs by Doug YoungCarved entirely out of wood, the artist’s “pencil” sculptures—seen here in the form of an undulating fence—are now held in private collections across the country.
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3/16Photographs by Doug YoungFound wood felled from storms and other disasters is used to create figurative works.Photographs by Doug YoungFound wood felled from storms and other disasters is used to create figurative works.
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4/16Photographs by Doug YoungAn uprooted tree is used as an artistic sculpture.
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5/16Photographs by Doug YoungArt installation made of found wood.
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6/16Photographs by Doug YoungWooden Sculpture
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7/16Photographs by Doug YoungCarved entirely out of wood, the artist’s “pencil” sculptures.
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8/16Photographs by Doug YoungCarved wood sculpture
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9/16Photographs by Doug YoungChanning’s work is not only peppered throughout the grounds of the sculpture garden, but also in the winery tasting buildingand in his family’s home. including thePhotographs by Doug YoungChanning’s work is not only peppered throughout the grounds of the sculpture garden, but also in the winery tasting buildingand in his family’s home. including the
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10/16Photographs by Doug YoungThe trompe l’oeil tufted bench in the dining room
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11/16Photographs by Doug YoungA table with a “book and pipe” on top.
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12/16Photographs by Doug YoungWine Barrels
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13/16Photographs by Doug YoungNina Channing sits on a rustic bench in the former studio–turned–yoga roomPhotographs by Doug YoungNina Channing sits on a rustic bench in the former studio–turned–yoga room
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14/16Photographs by Doug YoungIn the foyer, a delicately sculpted wood wall hanging looms above a rustic entry table and catchall.Photographs by Doug YoungIn the foyer, a delicately sculpted wood wall hanging looms above a rustic entry table and catchall.
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15/16Photographs by Doug YoungWine tasting building
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16/16Photographs by Doug YoungChanning's Vineyard
This article appears in the August-1 2015 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).
