Sculpture, sculture portagioie ,agrume e fico - 6.5 cm - .800 silver

Rare pair of fruit-shaped jewelry-arts sculptures (Citrus and Fig) - Brutalist/Modernist style - 800 silver - Italy, 1960s/70s Fascinating pair of solid 800 silver supporting sculptures, finely worked in the shape of Citrus fruits and Fig. These works fit perfectly into the Italian Brutalist and Modernist design trend of the 1960s and 1970s, standing out for their strong material expressiveness and artistic reinterpretation of natural elements. The extraordinary design peculiarity of these sculptures lies in the concealed opening on the flat base: an invisible hinge from above allows the lower semi-sphere to be flipped up to reveal a small jewelry box or secretary compartment. When placed on a table, the openings disappear completely, preserving the purity of the lines and the plastic continuity of the full sculpture. The surfaces display exceptional craftsmanship: • The Citrus sculpture is enhanced by a rich, deep hammer finish that reproduces the porous texture of the rind, topped by a sculpted stem with taut, smooth leaves. • The Fig sculpture plays with geometric contrasts, featuring a lattice pattern incised on the front that blends with vertical, graphic, and deep striations, capable of enhancing the fruit’s volumes. • Material: Solid 800 silver (both sculptures bear the oval 800 title assay mark impressed on the hinge). • Silversmith’s mark: Present but not definitively identifiable due to time wear. Fine example of Italian artisanal craftsmanship from the period. • Total Weight: 242 grams (Citrus sculpture: 124g / Fig sculpture: 118g) Dimensions: • Citrus Sculpture: Height 5 cm | Width 6 cm | Depth 6 cm • Fig Sculpture: Height 6.5 cm | Width 5 cm | Depth 5 cm Excellent vintage condition. The sculptures are structurally intact and free from deformities. The concealed hinges are perfectly stable and precise. They retain a gorgeous original patina with natural oxidation that enhances the volumes, the engravings, and the light/shadow of the hammering.

Estimation:275€

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