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Creator: Francisco Rebajes
Copper Box by Rebajes
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming copper box by Rebajes, signed.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Francisco Rebajes Boxes
Materials
Copper
Francisco Rebajes African Ubangi Tribe Copper Dish c.1940-1950
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century copper trinket dish designed by Francisco Rebajes using his iconic African Ubangi tribe member and necklace motive. Stamped "Rebajes".
CREATOR Francisco Rebajes.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Copper.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS H 5 in. W 7 in. D 7 in.
HISTORY
"Francisco Rebajes (1905-1990)
He was among the first craft jewelers in Greenwich Village, New York City. Rebajes came to New York in 1922 from his native Dominican Republic at the age of 16. Knowing little English, he found a way to support himself working in cafeterias. In 1932, Francisco married Pauline Schwartz. Still without money, he and Pauline were given shelter, in a basement, from a kind friend. Here is where Rebajes used an old set of plumbers' tools to create a collection of animals from tin cans. Those sculptures were then exhibited on an ironing board at the first Washington Square outdoor show. The result of this showing ended with the director of the Whitney Museum, Juliana Force, buying all...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Francisco Rebajes Boxes
Materials
Copper
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Francisco Rebajes African Ubangi Tribe Copper Dish c.1940-1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A mid-century copper trinket dish designed by Francisco Rebajes with stylized horse motive. Stamped "Rebajes".
CREATOR Francisco Rebajes.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Copper.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS H .5 in. W 6 in. D 6 in.
HISTORY
"Francisco Rebajes (1905-1990)
He was among the first craft jewelers in Greenwich Village, New York City. Rebajes came to New York in 1922 from his native Dominican Republic at the age of 16. Knowing little English, he found a way to support himself working in cafeterias. In 1932, Francisco married Pauline Schwartz. Still without money, he and Pauline were given shelter, in a basement, from a kind friend. Here is where Rebajes used an old set of plumbers' tools to create a collection of animals from tin cans. Those sculptures were then exhibited on an ironing board at the first Washington Square outdoor show. The result of this showing ended with the director of the Whitney Museum, Juliana Force, buying all...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Francisco Rebajes Boxes
Materials
Copper
H 0.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
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Francisco Rebajes boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Francisco Rebajes boxes, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original boxes by Francisco Rebajes were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider boxes by Don S. Shoemaker, and Senal. Prices for Francisco Rebajes boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $250 and can go as high as $250, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $250.