A masterful fusion of organic warmth and industrial power from the peak of Spanish Brutalist design. This monumental centerpiece is a signature work by the Scottish-born sculptor David Marshall. Hand-crafted in his Seville studio during the 1980s, this functional art piece utilizes Marshall’s celebrated "Marriage of Metals" technique, blending rich natural beech wood with heavy, hand-cast brass architecture. The Signature of Authenticity & Complete Set This specific model is highly prized by collectors for its prominent marking and original components: • The "dm" Monogram: This tray features the stylized "dm" artist monogram cast directly into the heavy brass frame. This integrated mark is a hallmark of Marshall’s elite studio works and remains visible while on display. • The Original Inset Knife: Unlike many vintage examples, this set includes the original matching cheese knife. The knife features a hand-cast brass handle that mirrors the tray’s brutalist texture and fits perfectly into a precision-carved central channel. • Brutalist Architecture: The octagonal beech wood body is anchored by thick, hand-cast brass plates, featuring the intentional "casting pits" and raw, organic textures that are Marshall’s unmistakable signature. Design & Craftsmanship: • Origin: David Marshall Studio, Seville, Spain (Circa 1980-1989). • Materials: Natural Beech wood and hand-cast brass. • Aesthetic: A premier example of Post-Modern Spanish metalwork, blending industrial weight with sophisticated geometric form. Specifications: • Dimensions: 14.9ʺ L × 11.4ʺ W × 1.1ʺ D (36.8 X 28.9 X 2.7 cm) • Weight: 5.45 lbs (2.47 kg) Substantial and heavy, confirming its high-density cast construction. • Signature: Side-cast "dm" monogram on the brass frame. David Marshall David Marshall (b. 1942) is a Scottish-born sculptor and designer who has become one of the most recognizable figures in Spanish Brutalist metalwork. Though he was born in Edinburgh, his artistic identity is inextricably linked to the mountains of southern Spain, where he has lived and worked for over 50 years. Over the decades, Marshall expanded his reach globally, studying traditional carving and welding techniques in Thailand, Java, Bali, and Rajasthan. His work moved from pure sculpture into functional art, including mirrors, furniture, high-end trophies and a notable body of bespoke trophies and awards for private clients and clubs. His pieces remain staples of mid-century modern and contemporary design galleries in New York, London, Madrid, in the Rocky Mountains of Clark, Colorado, valued for their rugged elegance and the distinct "human hand" evident in every casting. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The beech wood retains its original warmth and grain, while the brass elements show a light, authentic patina consistent with 40 years of history. The original inset knife is present, clean, and in fine working order. The brass can be polished to a mirror shine at the buyer's discretion, or left as-is to preserve its historic character. Shipping & Professional Handling: Due to the substantial weight and the delicate balance of wood and heavy brass, this piece will be professionally packed and shipped with full insurance and signature tracking to ensure its safe arrival.