-Basket Bank c. 1902

"Basket Bank" is a small bronze sculpture by Charles A. Braun, created around 1902. The sculpture depicts a stylized basket with a hinged lid and a slot for coins. Its detailed woven design and realistic form make it a charming and playful example of early 20th-century decorative art. The small size of the piece, 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/8 inches, makes it an intimate and collectible piece, highlighting the artistic potential of everyday objects. The sculpture is currently held in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.