Large Italian silver, silver-gilt, and precious stone centrepiece

By Argenteria Fiorentini & Spertini (Italian, late 20th Century)

£120,000

Marked for Argenteria Fiorentini & Spertini, this magnificent centrepiece from Milan is a beautiful example of Italian metalwork and silver sculpture.

 

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Description

Crafted in Milan in the late twentieth century, c.1980, this magnificent, lavish, elaborate centrepiece is an Italian, parcel-gilt, silver, and hardstone sculpture, in the style of a fruit-bowl raised on floating scrolls above a gilt surtout de table. 

It features a oval base, cast with rocaille, which is raised on a set of eight scrolled feet in large, thick strips of ribbons. In the centre is a radiant, richly veneered oval of malachite, with small, carved harstone pieces surrounding which imitate a variety of fruit. Above the base are a set of four pegasus sculptures, beautifully sculpted, above which further ribbon-scrolls support the central dish.

The main section: the raised, intricate sculptural dish, displays a selection of fruit including pears, pineapples, pomegranates, and citrus fruits, scattered intermittently with small berries. The centrepiece is approximately 70cm in length - large and elaborate in scale - and consists of just over 14 kilograms of beautiful Italian craftsmanship. The casting of the silver, partially-gilt, combined with the use of skilfully applied hardstones demonstrates the oustanding skill of Milanese metalworkers working in the last century.

Details

Artist / Maker
By Argenteria Fiorentini & Spertini (Italian, late 20th Century)
Country of Origin
Italian
Date of Manufacture
c.1980
Period
20th Century
Style
20th and 21st Century Design, Floral, Mythological, Still life
Material
Gilt, Hardstone, Malachite, Silver, Silver-gilt
Colour
Gold, Metallic, Multi-coloured, Silver

Dimensions

Height
40 cm / 15.7 inches
Width
69 cm / 27.2 inches
Depth
52 cm / 20.5 inches
Weight
14064 g

Reference:
17115

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