Figure - Musico en plata - .925 silver
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Musician hare sculpture in solid silver (.925) designed by Canelo for Alberty, of Spanish origin, dating to 1940–1950, weighing 196 g with dimensions 11 × 5 × 8 cm, in good used condition with minor signs.
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Elegant and expressive sculpture representing a guitarist hare, made in solid silver with enamel details, designed by the renowned artist Canelo for the prestigious Italian firm Alberty, famous for its refined miniatures of musician animal figures.
The piece stands out for its dynamic, artistic character, showing a hare dressed in a stylish black tailcoat, playing a guitar with great naturalism. The quality of the modeling, the anatomical details, and the meticulous execution of the musical instrument reflect the excellence of Italian design and the high artisanal quality of the Alberty house.
The sculpture bears the designer Canelo’s signature and distinctive Alberty marks, confirming its authenticity and Italian provenance.
Author and origin
• Designer: Canelo
• Manufacture: Alberty
• Origin: Italy
• Period: Second half of the 20th century
Characteristics
• Material: Solid silver with enamel
• Weight: 196 grams
• Length: 8 cm
• Width: 5 cm
• Height: 11 cm
Condition
Very good overall condition
Slight wear consistent with age
Enamel well preserved
No structural damages
Bears the paper label.
Alberty’s musician animal figures are highly collectible and internationally appreciated. These pieces represent a combination of humor, elegance, and Spanish artisanal excellence.
A refined, decorative, and highly collectible piece.
The photo is part of the description.
Elegant and expressive sculpture representing a guitarist hare, made in solid silver with enamel details, designed by the renowned artist Canelo for the prestigious Italian firm Alberty, famous for its refined miniatures of musician animal figures.
The piece stands out for its dynamic, artistic character, showing a hare dressed in a stylish black tailcoat, playing a guitar with great naturalism. The quality of the modeling, the anatomical details, and the meticulous execution of the musical instrument reflect the excellence of Italian design and the high artisanal quality of the Alberty house.
The sculpture bears the designer Canelo’s signature and distinctive Alberty marks, confirming its authenticity and Italian provenance.
Author and origin
• Designer: Canelo
• Manufacture: Alberty
• Origin: Italy
• Period: Second half of the 20th century
Characteristics
• Material: Solid silver with enamel
• Weight: 196 grams
• Length: 8 cm
• Width: 5 cm
• Height: 11 cm
Condition
Very good overall condition
Slight wear consistent with age
Enamel well preserved
No structural damages
Bears the paper label.
Alberty’s musician animal figures are highly collectible and internationally appreciated. These pieces represent a combination of humor, elegance, and Spanish artisanal excellence.
A refined, decorative, and highly collectible piece.
The photo is part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
196 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Number of objects
1
Title
Musico en plata
Country of origin
Spain
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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