The artwork is a Belgium three-dimensional composition crafted primarily from patinated brass and copper which is characteristic of the brutalist design movement of the sixties and seventies. The detail and workmanship is incredible featuring two trees with small three-leafed detailed leaves at the end of each branch. Two sets of three people are walking along together sheltering from the rain under two umbrellas each. A brass metal wall frame supports them.
The Mid-Century Modern metal wall sculpture is a quintessential example of Brutalist-style decorative art from the 1960s or 1970s. I have done my best to identify the artist and all roads seem to state it's attributed to the Curtis Jeré studio/Artisan House or Daniel D'Haeseleer. There is a signature on one of the umbrellas but I haven't managed to find an exact match. This three-dimensional relief piece captures a nostalgic rainy-day scene, commonly referred to as "Rainy Day at the Bus Stop" or "Park Street Scene."
The composition features a central, linear brass fence that provides a structured backdrop for the more organic elements of the sculpture. On either side, stylised trees with slender, branching limbs and individually cut leaves reach upward, framing the scene. The focal points of the work are the two pairs of figures gathered at the base, each group shielded by large, prominent umbrellas.
The artistry lies in the deliberate use of mixed metals. The umbrellas and leaves are typically crafted from hammered copper, which offers a warm, textured contrast to the bright, torch-cut brass used for the figures and the fence. Visible weld marks throughout the piece are a hallmark of this era's handcrafted industrial aesthetic, adding a raw and authentic character to the work. As a vintage piece, it often displays a natural aged patina that ranges from deep bronze to golden tones, a feature highly prized by collectors of period decor. Authentic versions are frequently signed and dated with "C. Jeré" etched into the surface of a copper umbrella or a lower brass element. As stated the signature could also be of Daniel D'Haeseleer.
This sculpture is designed to sit slightly away from the wall, allowing interior lighting to cast dynamic shadows that enhance its sense of depth and movement. Some of the metal has oxidised at the joints. The sculpture is in good vintage condition.
There are two other wall sculptures on the Retro Living website by R. Richèse/Richard Julien van Hauwaert in the same style.
Dimensions: Width: 70cm Depth:11cm Height: 56cm
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