Mid-Century Verdigris Metal Apple Sculpture
Mid-Century Verdigris Metal Apple Sculpture
<Proof that utility can be beautiful…
An oversized metal apple with a deeply mottled verdigris surface and polished brass stem and leaf. Dating approximately to the 1960s–70s, it reflects the period's fondness for turning familiar forms into substantial decorative objects. The contrast between oxidized green metal and polished brass gives the piece its visual tension, while the weight lends it a practical paperweight function. Its restrained silhouette works particularly well against dark wood, lacquer, stone, or glass, where the patina can read as material rather than ornament.
Someone took an apple, made it out of metal, gave it a substantial amount of weight, and apparently decided that was perfectly reasonable. The result is this 1960s–70s decorative sculpture, with a mottled verdigris body in shades of teal, forest green, and brown and a polished brass stem and leaf. Korean manufacture is plausible but unconfirmed. The weathered surface keeps the piece from feeling too polished, while the brass details bring back a little shine. It works beautifully on a desk or console, particularly alongside wood, glass, lacquer, or a stack of oversized books.
Condition: Excellent
Key Features & Benefits
Era / Movement: Approximately 1960s–70s; Postwar decorative arts
Material / Construction: Cast bronze, with verdigris patina and contrasting polished brass-colored stem and leaf.
Care & Use: Dust with dry cloth
Dimensions: Approximately 4–6" diameter; exact dimensions not provided.
Black & Gold Condition Guide
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Mint / Like New Practically time-traveled. Looks as though it’s never been used. Crisp, clean, and flawless.
Excellent Well-preserved with only the most minor signs of age (think a faint scratch or two, visible only if you squint). Structurally sound and show-stopping.
Very Good Loved and cared for. Some small signs of wear — maybe light surface marks, gentle fading, or a touch of patina — but nothing that distracts from its beauty or function.
Good Has earned its character. Noticeable wear such as scratches, discoloration, or finish loss, all consistent with age and use. Still fully functional and fabulous.
Well-Loved / As-Is This one has stories to tell. Expect visible flaws or wear (chips, cracks, missing parts), but still worthy for display, repurposing, or as a collector’s gem.
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