"Foot" #4273 Paperweight in Brass by Carl Auböck

by Werkstätte Carl Auböck designed in the 1950s, new Austria Small "Foot" #4273-1 and large "Foot" #4273-2 paperweight designed by Carl Auböck. His timeless mid-century objects were favoritesfavorites of Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius, who displayed several of them on his desk. This incredibly refined and sculptural piece is cast in solid brass from the original cast and carries the Werkstätte Carl Auböck stamp on its side.  Also available in a giant size for a doorstop. Pieces are in continued production at the family-run Carl Auböck Werkstätte (workshop) in Vienna.   Please note: Auböck pieces are made by hand, each one will differ slightly. Imperfections such as small marks on the surface of this item are evidence of the handmade production process and should not be considered defects. Small 1.6" w x 0.75" d x 1" h Large 3.5" w x 1.5" d x 2" h