Vintage 1970s Brutalist Copper "The Entertainer" Piano Player Music Box

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A captivating example of 1970s mid-century modern folk art, this vintage brutalist style music box is crafted entirely from mixed … Read more A captivating example of 1970s mid-century modern folk art, this vintage brutalist style music box is crafted entirely from mixed metal, primarily featuring torch-cut and welded copper sheets and wirework.The front showcases a whimsical, stylized stick figure complete with a metallic bowler hat, seated on a stool before an upright piano. The reverse side boasts an ornate, four-spoke winding wheel designed to look like abstract musical notation scales and staffs, which winds a manual mechanical movement. When wound, the internal mechanism plays a nostalgic rendition of Scott Joplin's timeless ragtime classic, "The Entertainer."With its rich, fiery heat-treated patination, exposed solder joints, and industrial charm, this sculpture serves as a unique accent piece. It bridges the gap between mechanical novelty and artisanal metal craft, making it an excellent addition to a music room, study, or eclectic gallery shelf.DetailsCreator: Unknown Artisan / Mid-Century Novelty Imports (Hong Kong/Japan origin)In the Style Of: Brutalist Folk ArtPlace of Origin: Hong Kong (Chassis) / Japan (Internal Movement)

Date of Manufacture: circa 1970s
Period: 1970-1979
Materials and Techniques: Torch-cut copper, tin, welded wire, mechanical music box components.

Underneath states it stems from Solvang, California.

Features: Brutalist Metal Sculpture, Vintage Copper Music Box, Torch Cut Metal Art, The Entertainer Music Box, 1970s Folk Art, Steampunk Decor, Piano Player Figurine, Sankyo Movement Music Box, Welded Copper Art, Mid Century Novelty Art, Saloon Piano Man See less