Etruria Firenze - Figure - Arlecchino - Silverplated, Enamel

Decorative sculpture in silver-plated metal – Etruria Florence (with warranty tag)

Elegant decorative sculpture in Florentine silver-plated finish, made by the renowned Etruria manufactory, a benchmark in Italian artistic silverware.

The piece portrays a evocative theatrical figure inspired by Commedia dell’Arte, Harlequin, with an expressive mask in polished silver and refined polychrome enamel inlays that impart liveliness and a strong dramatic impact. A object with a classical sensibility, yet at the same time highly decorative.

The production involves the deposition of approximately 30 grams of Florentine 925 silver, applied using a lamination technique—a traditional process that ensures aesthetic quality, durability, and lasting value.

ETRURIA mark present and original warranty card, an important element that certifies authenticity, craftsmanship and Florentine origin.

Condition: excellent, with slight signs of wear compatible with age, which enhance its charm.

Story of Arlecchino:

Arlecchino is born in the heart of Commedia dell’Arte, between the 16th and 17th centuries, as a hungry, quick-witted, and unpredictable servant. He comes from Bergamo, a land that on the stage becomes synonymous with rustic cunning and a harsh tongue.
In the beginning he’s almost a sprite: agile, irreverent, always teetering between naivety and cunning. Over time he transforms into the epitome of a sly servant, capable of deceiving his masters, wooing Colombina, and getting out of every mess with leaps, antics, and cartwheels.
His costume tells his story: first patched rags, then the famous colorful diamond-patterned dress, a symbol of poverty transformed into identity. The black mask, with a flattened nose and a sly gaze, makes him instantly recognizable.
From a simple servant, he becomes a universal icon: Harlequin is the art of getting by, the laughter that unmasks power, the chaos that unsettles order. And even today, as soon as he enters the stage, the world seems a little less serious and a little more real.