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Brass Paperweight with Elephant Motif by Walter Bosse

$299.18
£222.48
€250
CA$410.63
A$448.53
CHF 237.42
MX$5,392.08
NOK 3,017.98
SEK 2,760.43
DKK 1,904.63

About the Item

A solid brass paperweight designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Herta Baller, featuring a stylized elephant motif. Well-crafted with a warm, even patina and characteristic mid-century sculptural lines. A charming decorative object and a fine example of Brosse’s small-format brass work.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 1.58 in (4 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
  • Style:
    International Style (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6023247953122

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