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Modernist Brutalist Brass Kinetic Menorah by Wainberg, 1950s
Price:$155
$200List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Wainberg Israel (Metalworker)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
- Style:Brutalist (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Brass,Metalwork
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Tarnish and wax from use.
- Seller Location:Miami Beach, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1946321957982
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