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Lot 59:
MCM Brutalist Stephen Chun Brass and Copper Wall Relief, Abstract Geometric Panel, c. 1960s
Description
A bold mid-century modern abstract wall relief by Stephen Chun composed of layered brass and copper elements mounted on a metal ground. The vertically oriented composition features three stacked, eye-like geometric forms with radiating sunburst centers, framed by arched and rectilinear segments with punched and tooled textures. The interplay of warm copper tones against golden brass surfaces creates depth, rhythm, and a strong sculptural presence, characteristic of postwar modernist metalwork.
Details
Object: Abstract wall relief / decorative panel
Date: Mid-20th century (circa 1960s-1970s)
Materials: Brass and copper elements on metal backing
Technique: Hand-worked, hammered, punched, and layered metal
Dimensions: approximately 30 x 20 in. (76.2 x 50.8 cm)
Orientation: Vertical
Presentation: Mounted on a wooden backboard with hanging wire
Condition: Surface wear, patina, and minor oxidation consistent with age; backing with handling wear. Structurally sound.
Catalogue Note
Abstract metal wall reliefs such as this reflect the strong influence of Brutalist and modernist design aesthetics that emerged in the postwar decades. Emphasizing geometry, repetition, and material honesty, works of this type were often produced as architectural or decorative statements intended to complement modern interiors.
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