Hand-carved Anthroposophical Tray

Hand-carved Anthroposophical TrayA hand carved wooden tray from Switzerland, c. 1930s, attributed to the circle of Rudolf Steiner and the Anthroposophical movement. Beautifully tactile, with a satisfying form each stroke of the makers tool is visible and felt within this piece. This piece is a wonderful example of Steiners Anthroposophical design principles celebrating organic forms, natural materials, and evidence of the creators soul in the work. It bears an indistinct makers stamp

The pieces produced during this period (c

Martin and Dowling have collaborated since 1997

and ‘evidence of the creator’s soul in the work’

the paint work has been sensitively restored

The surface is subtly textured with dimples across its body

Hand-carved oak sculpture by English artists Malcolm Martin & Gaynor Dowling

Large 17(h) × 13cm(w) | Medium 14(h) × 11cm(w)

The metal is left raw and is contrasted with the reddish rust tone of the base

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influencing his artistic exploration of structure and movement

using only hand tools and traditional techniques

Beautifully tactile