Brass Chrysanthemum Leaf Designed By Oskar Hansen For Virginia Metalcrafters

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Brass Chrysanthemum Leaf Designed By Oskar Hansen For Virginia Metalcrafters

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DESCRIPTION A vintage heavy solid brass Chrysanthemum leaf, made in Waynesboro, Virginia by Virginia MetalCrafters. The leaf was designed by Oskar Hansen, it is hand crafted, hand finished and of the highest quality, probably made in the 1960's. The leaf is marked on the bottom with the following: the VMC insignia / 3-41 / Copyright 1948 / Chrysanthemum. The leaf measures approximately 5 1/2 inches long, 4 5/8 inches wide and 1 5/8 inches at its tallest. The Calathea leaf measures approximately 10 1/4 inches long, 3 1/2 inches at its widest and 3/4 inches at its tallest. The discolored coating has been stripped from the leaf and it has been cleaned and polished. BIOGRAPHY OF THE ARTIST Oskar J. W. Hansen (March 12, 1892 – August 31, 1971) was a Norwegian-born, naturalized American sculptor, but also did extensive writing on theology, astronomy and the arts. Before coming to America in 1910, Hansen went to sea as a cabin boy, traveling around the world five times as a merchant seaman for Norway. He also joined the French Foreign Legion in North Africa, attaining the rank of General of Brigade. In America, he served in the U.S. Army earning the rank of Major. When Hansen left the Army, he settled near Charlottesville, Virginia, devoting much of his time to sculpting in bronze, marble and wood. In 1948 Hansen began designing a series of dozens of brass leaf trays for Virginia Metalcrafters. The trays will be among VM's best selling products for decades. Some of the trays were retailed by Williamsburg Restoration to raised money for Colornial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia. Other than Virginia Metalcrafters, Hansen was associated with the sculptures and art on the Hoover Dam and the Yorktown Victory sculpture in Yorktown, Virginia. Hansen was a complex and fascinating figure from the 20th century, he died in August of 1971.

Creator:
Oskar Hansen (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 1.63 in (4.15 cm)Width: 4.63 in (11.77 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
Style:
Minimalist (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1948
Condition:
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The original darkened, discolored finish has been removed, the leaf has been cleaned and polished. Now raw brass, no finish, the buyer can keep it polished or let it establish a patina over time. The leaf is in very good condition with lite wear.
Seller Location:
Doraville, GA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7961235815292