David Marshall (Scottish, b. 1942), Four Piece Set of Fireplace Tools on Stand

Late 20th century, cast brass and iron, to include a poker, pusher, shovel, and tongs; the stand with impressed artist monogram to the upper terrace.

30 x 12 x 10 in. (assembled)

Born Edinburgh, Scotland 1942, artist and sculptor David Marshall was educated at Pangbourne Naval College. More than fifty years ago, attracted by the climate, light and magnificent scenery David Marshall left his native Scotland, settled in southern Spain and commenced his artistic career. Now with workshops in Benahavis, as well as Benaojan near Ronda, and now Clark, Colorado, Marshall has had an illustrious career in metalwork. His project include a wide range, from flatware designs for Christian Dior to large scale sculptural installations in Europe.

The artist has recently shown in Denver Colorado at Space Gallery. He has also done collaborative projects with other artists. He also continues to exhibit his highly individual sculptures at galleries and shows in Europe and the United States.

"Sculpture is a dedication, not a career – this primordial necessity, this gene of creativity has shaped and motivated my life for the last fifty years. I am fascinated by the paradoxical nature of peoples relationship to the natural and industrial world. My subconscious has a predilection for natural phenomena -geological formations, ice patterns, fossils and degradation, the random forms of nature where no lines are straight and where sensory information comes from imperfections."

Some minor spotting to metal; overall good condition.