Industrial Artifact: Foundry Pattern 48A3109

Item: Industrial Artifact: Foundry Pattern 48A3109

Product id: 2704

Brand: Foundry Pattern 48A3109

Description:

This piece is a magnificent and weighty artifact of industrial history,  constructed from a dense wood, and designed to withstand repeated use in the creation of metal casting molds.

Form and Composition:

The pattern presents as a deep, rectilinear block dominated by a bold, recessed face. This inner recess, the negative space that defines the final metal object, is dramatically highlighted in a vibrant, uniform industrial red—a stark contrast to the thick, matte charcoal black of the surrounding frame. The design features a central, circular cavity supported by an intricate, bossed structure and flanked by a pair of prominent, cylindrical extensions both above and below.

Aesthetic Quality:

The object possesses a commanding, almost brutalist aesthetic. The contrasting colors, a classic pairing of high-visibility safety red and heavy black, emphasize the three-dimensionality of the form, transforming a functional tool into a powerful piece of geometric abstraction. The circular and cylindrical features suggest a stylized, mechanical face or mask, lending the piece a subtly anthropomorphic quality.

Height: 50cm Width: 43cm Depth: 15cm

Price: € 250