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Chuck KrauseOriginal 1960s Claricon 38-503 Dynamic Microphone Repurposed Lamp SculptureCirca 1960
Circa 1960
About the Item
Artist: Chuck Krause (1949)
Title: 1960’s Claricon 38-503 Dynamic Microphone Repurposed Lamp Sculpture
Year: Repurposed in 2019
- original vintage, repurposed, non-audible microphone
- overall height (includes stand): 11”
- microphone head: 1-3/4" x 2" x 3-1/2"
- includes black base (diameter: 6")
- total weight: 3 lbs.
- on/off switch on microphone controls lamp
- re-wired power cord with wall plug
- wear consistent with age and use
- low voltage, led, cool to the touch
- artist’s signature hand incised on base
Notes: Condition of this over 50 year old microphone: The satin chrome finish is exceptionally nice with zero scratches or pitting. The black screens are free of any rips or holes and the joint mechanism works great. Minor scratches. A gorgeous 1960's model 38-503 Dynamic microphone. This model was produced by Calrad, Midland, AMD and a few other Japanese manufacturers at the time. This non-working microphone closely resembles the famous Astatic 77 both in size and styling. The Monarch mics never measured up near the same sound quality as the American counterparts but that being said they have a beautiful design with high quality finish. The working ON / OFF switch controls the light. The satin chrome finish is exceptionally nice with zero scratches or pitting. The black screens are free of any rips or holes and the joint mechanism works great.
CHUCK KRAUSE (1949) Born and raised in Michigan, Krause earned a dual major major Advertising & Marketing BA from Michigan State University in 1971. Art and design has always played a large role in Krause’s life. Raised in a home with modern art, sculptures, graphic and contemporary furniture, his appreciation for minimalist design grew from childhood. Krause worked at commercial art and graphic design studios, and an architectural firm while developing his own designs and techniques. Self-taught, he learned how to work with various materials and experimented with screen printing, photography, woodworking and metalworking. A recurring theme in Krause’s work, designing and re-purposing objects with an appreciation for history and material culture has been a life long process and a passion which continues to be evident in his present work.
Chuck Krause
Art and design have always played a large role in Chuck Krause’s life. Raised in a home with modern art, sculptures, graphic and contemporary furniture, his appreciation for minimalist design grew from childhood. Krause worked at commercial art and graphic design studios and an architectural firm, while developing his designs and techniques. Self-taught, he learned how to work with various materials and experimented with screen printing, photography, woodworking and metalworking. Designing and repurposing objects with an appreciation for history and material culture has been a lifelong process and a passion which continues to be evident in his present work. Krause cites influences in the decorative arts including Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, etc. In the visual arts, Krause’s influences are as varied as Lillian Bassman, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Chuck Close, etc.
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