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A Rare and Unusual Brutalist Calling Card Case Possibly James Bearden
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A Rare and Unusual Brutalist Calling Card Case Possibly James Bearden

Later than 1960
Sold 26 November 2025 · Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A striking and rare brutalist calling card case possibly by James Bearden decorated with multi coloured impressions resembling wax seals or intaglios There is a £12 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Brutalist Calling Card Case to a period later than 1960.

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SA1164077
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A striking and rare brutalist calling card case possibly by James Bearden decorated with multi coloured impressions resembling wax seals or intaglios There is a £12 charge for postage and packing
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Brutalist Calling Card Case to a period later than 1960.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164077
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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Archive I A dark, heavily textured rectangular Brutalist card case adorned with embedded colourful wax seals on the surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Rare and Unusual Brutalist Calling Card Case Possibly James Bearden

Archive II A dark, heavily textured rectangular Brutalist card case adorned with embedded colourful wax seals on the surface. View II
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Archive V A dark, heavily textured rectangular Brutalist card case adorned with embedded colourful wax seals on the surface. View V
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A dark, heavily textured rectangular Brutalist card case adorned with embedded colourful wax seals on the surface.
A rare and unusual brutalist calling card case possibly James Bearden
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A dark, heavily textured rectangular Brutalist card case adorned with embedded colourful wax seals on the surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • PeriodLater than 1960
  • StyleBrutalist
  • MaterialMetal, Wax, Resin
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsTextured surface, Wax seal impressions, Relief details
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

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Originating in the mid-20th century, Brutalism in decorative arts and metalwork is characterised by textured surfaces, raw materials, and an emphasis on sculptural, unpolished forms.

These items typically utilise cast metals, welded elements, and applied patinas, often incorporating found objects, coloured resins, or wax seals to create heavy, tactile surfaces.

Authentic pieces usually display hand-worked textures, proper weight consistent with cast metals, traditional joining methods, and signs of age such as natural oxidation or surface wear.

Place the object on a neutral surface like a marble console table or dark wood desk to let its heavy texture and sculptural form stand out as a focal point.

Dust gently with a soft, dry brush and avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive cloths that can strip the original patina or damage delicate surface textures.
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