DESCRIPTION

A rarely seen vintage heavy solid brass Lemon Leaves bowl, made in Waynesboro, Virginia by Virginia MetalCrafters. The leaf was designed by Oskar Hansen, it is hand crafted, hand finished and of the highest quality, probably made in the 1960's. The bowl is marked on the bottom with the following: the VMC insignia / 4-35 (Model Number) / Copyright 1953 / VA. METALCRAFTERS / Lemon Leaves. The bowl measures approximately 6 7/8 inches long, 6 7/8 inches wide and 1 3/8 inches at its tallest.

BIOGRAPHY OF THE ARTIST

Oskar J. W. Hansen (March 12, 1892 – August 31, 1971) was a Norwegian-born, naturalized American sculptor, but also did extensive writing on theology, astronomy and the arts. Before coming to America in 1910, Hansen went to sea as a cabin boy, traveling around the world five times as a merchant seaman for Norway.  He also joined the French Foreign Legion in North Africa, attaining the rank of General of Brigade.  In America, he served in the U.S. Army earning the rank of Major. When Hansen left the Army, he settled near Charlottesville, Virginia, devoting much of his time to sculpting in bronze, marble and wood. In 1948 Hansen began designing a series of dozens of brass leaf trays for Virginia Metalcrafters. The trays will be among VM's best selling products for decades. Some of the trays were retailed by Williamsburg Restoration to raised money for Colornial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia. Other than Virginia Metalcrafters, Hansen was associated with the sculptures and art on the Hoover Dam and the Yorktown Victory sculpture in Yorktown, Virginia. Hansen was a complex and fascinating figure from the 20th century, he died in August of 1971.

CONDITION

The original darkened, discolored protective coating has been removed, the bowl has been cleaned and polished. The bowl is offered with no protective coating, the buyer can keep it polished or let it establish a patina over time.

SHIPPING

The bowl will be carefully packed using bubble wrap and a rigid cardboard box. The carrier will be Federal Express Ground for businesses or Federal Express Home Delivery, the piece will be insured for the sold price, a Federal Express tracking number will be emailed to the buyer on the day of shipment, which is usually within two business days after purchase, and the package will have to be signed for.

PLEASE NOTE DESCRIPTION, CONDITION AND PHOTOGRAPHS CAREFULLY, FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS AND TO REQUEST OTHER PHOTOGRAPHS, RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  THIS ITEM IS SOLD "AS IS" AND "AS DESCRIBED".