Arpad Rosti - Mid-Century Copper Wall Plaque Platter - Signed

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You are bidding on an original copper plaque / wall hanging sculpture by Arpad Rosti (American, 1909-1999). It measures approx. 40 by 24 by 1 1/2 inches. It is signed near the edge ROSTI. See photo. The surface is deeply etched with abstract designs and the whole piece has a sort of natural amoeba like shape. The back has about 9 or 10 places where it looks like small leveling feet may have been attached at one time. There are round impressions in lead solder in these places. If you do a search under completed items you will see a very similar piece that was listed on eBay not too long ago. The abstract designs on this piece are deeply etched into the heavy thick copper. The piece appears to have been meant to display with the long side vertical. The designs seem to grow upwards and the signature is then right side up at the bottom. There is one tiny hole that has been drilled into the plaque about 1/8 inch or less. This appears to be original to the piece and may have been used to hang the object. CONDITION: GOOD. The surface has been recently polished but could be polished even further. The back has it's original untouched surface. This would display beautifully. It is a hard piece to photograph and my photos don't do it justice. It would make a great coffee table with the addition of a base or some legs. BIO: Born in Hungary, Rosti emigrated to the U.S. in the early 20th century. He is particularly known for his decorative metalware and ceramics, including lighting, which was retailed at some of the finest shops and galleries in New York City from the 1940s through the 1960s. In 1947 he formed and served as President of Craftsmen's Equity, a commercial group of craft artists working in wood, ceramics, metal and other materials. Their first exhibition was held in 1947 at the Barbizon-Plaza Galleries in New York. In 1949 his new line of sculpted wooden studio furniture was exhibited at The Chinese Gallery Ltd. on 57th Street in Manhattan, and was reviewed by the New York Times. ABOUT SHIPPING: Insurance is mandatory on all my items and is included in the shipping and handling costs in the eBay invoice you will receive at the close of the auction. PLEASE WAIT FOR MY EBAY INVOICE BEFORE PAYING. Thank you. Please check my Ebay feedback and . Please email with any questions. Buyer pays shipping. I accept Paypal and I also accept payment upon pickup. ( If you have any questions about payment please email me ) I ship all items US Priority Mail or Parcel Post with insurance and Delivery Confirmation unless they are too heavy or too large or arrangements have been made prior to the end of the auction. New York State residents pay 8.625% Sales Tax or supply a valid Resale Certificate. Winning bidders will receive an email invoice through ebay with shipping and insurance costs. A response is expected within three days and payment within 5 days. If payment is not received in 5 days I reserve the right to cancel the sale and sell to the underbidder or relist the item. I also reserve the right to only accept Paypal payments from verified buyers with confirmed addresses. International buyers are responsible for paying the customs fees, duties, import taxes, and any related charges. I will not enter false information on customs forms such as marking the forms “gift” or a false amount for value. All international items will be shipped fully insured with signature required. NO EXCEPTIONS. Thank you. read more

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