Brutalist Brass Leaf Vide-Poche Tray attributed to David Marshall, Spain, 1970s

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This sculptural tray, attributed to the Scottish-born sculptor and designer David Marshall, reflects the Spanish Brutalist movement of the 1970s. … Read more This sculptural tray, attributed to the Scottish-born sculptor and designer David Marshall, reflects the Spanish Brutalist movement of the 1970s. Cast in solid brass, the piece takes the form of an organic leaf with deep, textured veins on its inner surface. The hand-finished metal displays an aged patina that highlights the weight and materiality characteristic of Marshall's work in southern Spain. Its concave shape and raised edges allow the object to be used as a valet tray, desk tray, or decorative centerpiece on an entryway console or living room table. Its tactile surface and organic contours contrast with the smooth surfaces of stone, wood, or glass in mid-century and contemporary interiors. As an attributed but unmarked example of 1970s Spanish metalwork, it represents the sculptural approach applied to functional household objects of the period. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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