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Maches Mexican Brutalist Bronze Slanted Dresser Box

About the Item

A fine Brutalist dresser box. With embossed lines around the circumference and a slanted body. In the style of Pal Kepenyes. The lid is decorated with a bowl-like shape containing 10 small poles terminating in balls, and a cup-like shape with a stone. The box is supported by 5 legs with ball feet. Simply a wonderful, whimsical Modernist box! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: At least two of the legs appear to have been resautered, and both the base and one of the resautered legs have some oxidation. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Marked to the base with a Maches maker's mark. Measurements: Height: ca. 3 3/4 in. Depth: ca. 2 3/8 in. Width: ca. 2 3/8 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: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Width: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)Depth: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Brutalist (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: At least two of the legs appear to have been resautered, and both the base and one of the resautered legs have some oxidation. Wear consistent with age and use. There are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 472022125122DIINVX211stDibs: LU1610228344062

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