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

Carl Aubock Mahogany, Brass and Woven Straw Basket, Vienna 1955 ERA: 1955 MEASUREMENTS: 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, also named Carl, founded the Werkstatte artistic foundry in Vienna in 1900 (still active today) where the very young Carl learned the art of forging metals. He 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 handmade, equipped with a brass handle in turn finished in woven straw, a hallmark of his works. After careful cleaning, it was preferred to leave the brass part in its original patina.