Designer: Carl Auböck III (1924 – 1993)

Item: Ashtray Model 4203

Manufactured by: Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Country of origin: Austria

Year made: 1962

Materials: Polished brass and leather

Dimensions: 1 ¾” x 4” (diameter opening) x 2 ½” (diameter base)

Condition: Very good with very small and minor bruise on the bottom edge of the brass where it was probably dropped.  Cannot be seen unless turned over and very closely examined.  We even missed on first examination.

References: Wright Auction Catalog; The Workshop: Carl Auböck Designs 1930-1980 (2016); Auböck, Carl IV, die kataloge der werkstätte carl auböck 1925 – 1975, Carl Auböck Archive (2005); Auböck, Carl IV, die arbeiten der Werkstätte carl auböck – fotografiert von 1948 – 2005, Carl Auböck Archive (2009); Kuzmany, Marion, Auböck 1924 - 1993 Architect: Design for Modern Living, Verlang Anton Pustet (2009).

Description: This elegant ashtray was produced with either a leather or rattan (cane) base.  This example is in remarkably nice condition and does not appear to have been used too much. The leather is still supple for its age and shows a few stains and marks.  The polish to the brass is also still very good with age-related toning shown in the photos.  This example retains the correct impressed Auböck and Made in Austria marks. This would be an important addition for any serious Auböck collection.