Hayno Focken Chased Brass Footed Bowl

Killer example of modernist minimalist bowl.

Marked: Made in Germany, numbered #183.

Hayno Focken (1905-1968) was an eminent German metal artist. He completed his training under Professor Karl Mu¨ller (1888-1972) at the design and arts school on Giebichenstein Castle in Halle (Saale), which was strongly tied to the ideals of the Deutsche Werkbund and the Bauhaus. In 1932 he established his own workshop in Lahr/Schwarzwald and continued his work until shortly before his death. His artistic work always stood out with a strong preference for large, organic forms, a similar manner of surface design and the same adherence to the principle of handicraft. Even his artist signet was modelled on the simple, square castle mark. In the 1950s he became one of those significant artists who had a major impact on contemporary metal design. The foundation of his creative work was a masterful understanding of proportions.

Good condition- moderate wear, consistent with age.

W 12“ H 4.5” D 12”