Gilt Gold Mid Century Modern Brutalist Nail Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern (MCM) Brutalist nail sculptures are iconic decorative artworks from the 1960s and 1970s, defined by their raw, aggressive geometric forms mixed with the luxury of textured gilt gold, brass, or copper finishes. Pioneers of this style—such as William Bowie, Silas Seandel [1.11], Ron Schmidt [1.11], and Marc Weinstein—welded masonry, railway, or antique cut steel nails into dramatic multi-layered structures. These heavy iron pieces were often finished with hand-applied gold leaf or brazed brass highlights to create stunning contrast between rough industrial grit and mid-century elegance

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Measurements

Width23.5 in60 cm
Depth4 in10 cm
Height47 in119 cm

Vital Stats

Era 1960s-1970s
Materials Steel with Gilt Gold Leaf

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