Carl Aubock Mahogany, Brass And Woven Straw Basket, Vienna 1955

Carl Aubock Mahogany, Brass and Woven Straw Basket, Vienna 1955
PERIOD 1955
MEASURES: Height cm. 15 Length cm. 25 Depth cm. 19
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1955/1960
DESIGNER: Carl Aubock
DESCRIPTION
Among the most famous figures of Austrian modernism, Carl Aubock (1900 -1957) was the son of an artist, his father of the same name founded the Werkstatte artistic foundry in Vienna in 1900 (still active) where the very young Carl learned the art of forging metals, later studied painting and had the opportunity to attend the Bauhaus.
His wooden objects are rare and extremely sought after internationally, reaching considerable figures in the most prestigious auction houses. His works are present at the MoMA in New York.
The nut or bonbon basket was made of mahogany, entirely hand-worked, with a brass handle in turn finished in woven straw, a distinctive sign of his works. After careful cleaning, it was preferred to leave the brass part in its original patina.