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1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi

About the Item

Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded bookends, minimalist in design and creation. Forged belt of thick metal bent to create a 3D abstract bird form. Some remnants of greenish and gold flack patina under dark black-iron finish. Cleaned and polished. Each Sculpture is 6 inches high and weighs 3.35 lbs.
  • Similar to:
    Isamu Noguchi (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Heavily cleaned, blackened and polished.
  • Seller Location:
    Hyattsville, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU985743089842

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