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Rudolf Wolf Abstract Tubes Sculpture Holland 1975

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Very nice sized abstract tubes sculpture designed by Rudolf Wolf and manufactured in his own atelier ca 1975. This sculpture is made of stainless steel tubes and has a black painted square wooden base. This sculpture is one of several we acquired from the former bookkeeper from Rudolf Wolf who bought these artworks in the 1980s. The sculpture has a nice large size which you can easily put somewhere on a table/sideboard. It is in very good condition. It is unsigned but we have several old pictures of the home and atelier from Rudolf Wolf where similar pieces are shown. As these artworks were never officially sold on the market, they are very difficult to source. Rudolf Wolf was a known Industrial designer, mainly known for his furniture but also made quite some artworks in the 1970s and 1980s, mostly for communities and bigger companies. A lot of these works never came on the market such as these. So they are very hard to find and thats also whats makes them so unique and desirable.
  • Creator:
    Rudolf Wolf (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1975
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Roosendaal, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU933027385782
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