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Mid-Century Modern Style Cast Aluminum Lidded Tureen
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This is a striking Mid-Century Modern style cast aluminum tureen, likely from the 1960s or 70s. Its heavy, organic, almost brutalist texture is its best clue to that era. Assuming it's a genuine vintage piece, it would likely fetch between $40 and $80 at auction.
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Item Report
Mid-Century Modern Style Cast Aluminum Lidded Tureen
By:Unknown (Style of Arthur Court or similar mid-century foundries)
Style:Mid-Century Modern / Brutalist
Origin:United States or Mexico (Likely)
Materials:Cast Aluminum
Age:Circa 1960s-1980s
Condition:Very Good (appears intact with typical minor surface wear expected for vintage aluminum, no obvious major damage)
Value:Authentic vintage: $40 - $80. Modern reproduction: $20 - $40.
Maker's Marks / Writing:None visible in the provided image.
Date:2026-10-17 17:02:13.186225
Description:
A vintage cast aluminum lidded tureen or serving dish featuring a distinctive organic, brutalist-inspired design. The lid is heavily textured with undulating, wave-like or draped patterns, topped with a twisted, ribbon-like finial. The base features stylized, bone-like side handles and a subtly textured surface.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a striking piece of vintage cast aluminum serveware. Its heavy texture and organic forms are characteristic of the Brutalist and Organic Modernist movements popular in the mid-to-late 20th century. While the specific maker is unidentified from the provided image, it shares stylistic similarities with works from foundries like Arthur Court or various Mexican artisans of the period. It appears to be in good vintage condition and serves as both a functional item and a sculptural decorative piece.
Individual Images:
whole tureen front view
Provenance:
None provided.
Condition:
Very Good (appears intact with typical minor surface wear expected for vintage aluminum, no obvious major damage)
Identification Score: 90%
The material (cast aluminum) and function (lidded tureen/serveware) are clear based on visual inspection. The style is distinctly mid-century organic/brutalist. The exact maker cannot be confirmed without seeing a mark on the underside.
Authenticity Score: 85%
The casting quality, texture, and overall design are consistent with vintage mid-century production methods. Cast aluminum pieces of this specific, heavy style are less commonly reproduced as exact fakes today, suggesting it is likely a genuine vintage item.
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