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Large Bronze Art Deco Tray with Verdigris Finish by Sorensen, Philadelphia

About the Item

A rare and impressive work by Carl Sorensen -- who maintained a workshop in Philadelphia in the 1910s and later worked for Walt Disney in the late 1920s and 1930s -- this large bronze tray features a glowing, gorgeous verdigris finish that ranges from turquoise to mossy green to gold. The tray's handles have a scalloped, flared shape that resembles the fins of a fish. Sorensen produced a range of vases and vessels with radiating circles in contrasting metal, but a large tray like this is highly unusual. The bottom is well marked with Sorensen's signature.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Diameter: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1920s
  • Condition:
    Overall excellent; minor losses in patina toward the center of the tray.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865141378152

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