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Otar Stacked Brass and Copper Box, Pair
$5,739per set
£4,356.01per set
€5,090.27per set
CA$7,998.75per set
A$9,017.29per set
CHF 4,779.44per set
MX$111,169.72per set
NOK 58,100.05per set
SEK 55,843.40per set
DKK 37,964.74per set
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Pair of matching rare 1935 all-original decorative boxes designed and produced by John Otar in California. These boxes feature individual triangular brass and copper plates stacked to create a spectacular, twisting spiral form. They are signed on the bottom, inside and lid 'Otar USA'.
This is a significant piece of Mechanical Age functional design that is gaining increased appreciation by a wider public.
- Creator:John Otar (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Copper,Cast
- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:1935
- Condition:Minor losses. Excellent.
- Seller Location:Van Nuys, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 4001stDibs: LU947419596722
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