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

Rare pair of fruit-shaped jewelry sculptures (Citrus and Fig) - Brutalist/Modernist Style - 800 Silver - Italy, 1960s/70s Fascinating pair of solid 800 silver desk sculptures, finely crafted in the shapes of Citrus fruits and Fig. These works fit perfectly within the Italian Brutalist and Modernist design currents of the 1960s and 1970s, distinguished by strong material expressiveness and the artistic reinterpretation of natural elements. The extraordinary design feature of these sculptures lies in the concealed opening on the flat base: an invisible hinge from above allows the lower hemisphere to be flipped up to reveal a small jewelry box or secretaire compartment. When placed on a table, the openings disappear completely, preserving the purity of the lines and the sculptural continuity of the piece in the round. The surfaces reveal extraordinary artisanal craftsmanship: • The Citrus sculpture is enhanced by a rich, deep repoussé hammered 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, thanks to a lattice pattern engraved on the front that blends with vertical graphic, deeply carved stripes, capable of enhancing the fruit’s volumes. • Material: Solid 800 silver (both sculptures bear the oval 800 hallmark stamped on the hinge). • Silversmith mark: Present but not identifiable with absolute certainty due to time wear. Fine Italian artisanal craftsmanship of the period. • Total Weight: 242 grams (Citrus Sculpture: 124 g / Fig Sculpture: 118 g) 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 of distortions. The hinge closures are perfectly stable and precise. They retain a beautiful original patina with natural oxidation that emphasizes the volumes, engravings, and the chiaroscuro of the hammering.

Estimate:$308.06

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