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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Cast Brass Bookends of Male Foundry Worker
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This pair of cast brass or bronze bookends are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from North America, likely the United States, and date to approximately 1940 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern brutalist style. The bookends depict a stylized bare chested male foundry worker pouring a ladle of molten metal into a mold. A slight irony in that the mold being depicted could be for the bookends themselves. The casting of the bookends is rough, showing considerable slag around the edges, and the front surface shows some oxidization and inclusions. These are very solid and sturdy bookends and would support a considerable number of books without tipping over.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Brutalist (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Brass,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some light wear to both bases as expected and some oxidization in some areas as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hamilton, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1355226113332
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