257 - Anonymous, in the style of Alexandre Noll

Anonymous, in the style of Alexandre Noll Box Wood carved directly from the block Circa 1955 H9 L7 P2.5 cm Alexandre Noll made direct wood carving—without sketches or models—a unique path between sculpture and functional objects: boxes, bowls, and furniture emerge from the very grain of the material itself. This small box embodies that spirit. Carved from a solid block, it allows the grain to dictate its curves and offers the hand a smooth, continuous surface. The 1950s saw several artisans and sculptors follow the path pioneered by Noll, in search of organic form and a direct relationship with the wood. An intimate, pocket-sized object.