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Hand Hammered Brass Smiley Face Sculpture
$2,500
£1,894.86
€2,193.48
CA$3,529.35
A$3,930.21
CHF 2,052.05
MX$47,621.81
NOK 25,878.57
SEK 24,418.47
DKK 16,374.09
About the Item
A super cool and distinctive 1980s postmodern smiley face sculpture, expertly handcrafted from hammered brass sheets brazed together to form a seamless, playful expression. This one-of-a-kind tabletop piece perfectly captures postmodernism’s embrace of humor, irony, and the joyful reimagining of everyday symbols.
The sculpture distills the smiley face—a universally recognized icon—into its most simplified and essential form, reflecting postmodernism’s celebration of bold, pared-down shapes that communicate meaning with immediacy and wit. By combining this playful subject with traditional metalworking techniques, the piece bridges the gap between craft and conceptual art.
Originating from a personal collection, the sculpture has been lovingly maintained—lightly cleaned and buffed with Renaissance Wax over the years—allowing it to develop a rich, warm patina that enhances its tactile and visual appeal.
With its cheeky humor and refined materiality, this sculpture stands as a charming and sophisticated statement of postmodern design, perfect for collectors who appreciate art that’s both thought-provoking and delightfully approachable.
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
- Style:Post-Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Kilmarnock, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU883043957572
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