Mid-Century Austrian Black Metal & Brass Fish Umbrella Stand attributed to Walter Bosse, 1950s

Description

This Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella stand or paper basket from metal and brass has been designed by Walter Bosse 1950s … more This Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella stand or paper basket from metal and brass has been designed by Walter Bosse 1950s Austria and produced by Herta Baller. The stunning fish like brass detail performs the umbrella stand for a charming basket for many umbrellas. Through a cast iron tray it provides a good and safe standing. Walter Bosse loves animals and natural shape and created his pieces with a bold touch and humor. This umbrella stand or basket is a characteristic work of the Austrian midcentury artist and designer Walter Bosse, who is famous for his hümoristic animal sculptures executed as ceramic as well as made of brass. His famous partly black finished brass works were manufactured by his friend and partner Herta Baller. 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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