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Maches Mexican Brutalist Bronze Dresser Box with Gemstones & Nude Dancing Figure

$895
£680.61
€785.05
CA$1,253.73
A$1,403.17
CHF 732.68
MX$17,118.79
NOK 9,300.35
SEK 8,825.46
DKK 5,862.37
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About the Item

A fine Brutalist dresser box. With stylized nude figures around its circumference, linked hand-in-hand as if in a Bacchanalian dance, the male figures with erect penises. In the style of Pal Kepenyes. The lid is decorated with a stylized sun and a triangle or pyramid device. Each device has a semiprecious stone at its center. The box is supported by 4 ball feet. Simply a wonderful, whimsical Modernist box! Date: Mid-20th century Category: Overall condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition details: There is oxidation throughout and edge wear. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Measurements: Height: ca. 3 5/8 in. Diameter: ca. 3 1/8 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Similar to:
    Pal Kepenyes (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.63 in (9.23 cm)Diameter: 3.13 in (7.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Brutalist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is oxidation throughout and edge wear. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D/I INV O 211stDibs: LU1610228239222

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