Corina Dinu - Aurum Rex
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Aurum Rex is a one‑of‑a‑kind original sculpture by Romanian artist Corina‑Elena Dinu (b. 1979), created in 2023, handcrafted from cardboard reinforced with resin and metal and encrusted with 21,600 glass crystals, measuring 107 × 40 × 18 cm, signed, in excellent condition, sold direct from the artist.
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"Aurum Rex" – Unique Crystal Crocodile Sculpture
An original three-dimensional sculpture created by Romanian artist Corina-Elena Dinu (b. 1979, Romania), titled Aurum Rex, executed in 2023.
The crocodile — one of nature's most ancient and powerful creatures, unchanged since the age of the dinosaurs — becomes here a symbol of primal elegance and timeless strength. The entire body is hand-crafted from cardboard reinforced with resin, then meticulously covered with 21,600 individual glass crystals set in metal, each placed by hand in a process requiring extraordinary patience and precision.
The result is a sculpture of breathtaking prismatic brilliance — the crystals catch and scatter light from every angle, creating a living, shifting golden glow that must be seen in person to be fully appreciated.
Medium: Cardboard, resin, metal, glass crystals
Dimensions: 42 × 16 × 7 inches (approx. 107 × 40 × 18 cm)
Style: Contemporary / Art Deco
Edition: One of a kind, unique original work
Signature: Signed — the artist's signature is integrated into the design on the underside (belly) of the sculpture.
Condition: Excellent
Documentation: Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
A statement piece for collectors, interior designers, and lovers of extraordinary craftsmanship.
"Aurum Rex" – Unique Crystal Crocodile Sculpture
An original three-dimensional sculpture created by Romanian artist Corina-Elena Dinu (b. 1979, Romania), titled Aurum Rex, executed in 2023.
The crocodile — one of nature's most ancient and powerful creatures, unchanged since the age of the dinosaurs — becomes here a symbol of primal elegance and timeless strength. The entire body is hand-crafted from cardboard reinforced with resin, then meticulously covered with 21,600 individual glass crystals set in metal, each placed by hand in a process requiring extraordinary patience and precision.
The result is a sculpture of breathtaking prismatic brilliance — the crystals catch and scatter light from every angle, creating a living, shifting golden glow that must be seen in person to be fully appreciated.
Medium: Cardboard, resin, metal, glass crystals
Dimensions: 42 × 16 × 7 inches (approx. 107 × 40 × 18 cm)
Style: Contemporary / Art Deco
Edition: One of a kind, unique original work
Signature: Signed — the artist's signature is integrated into the design on the underside (belly) of the sculpture.
Condition: Excellent
Documentation: Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
A statement piece for collectors, interior designers, and lovers of extraordinary craftsmanship.
Details
Era
After 2000
Style subtype
Chic
Paper type
Cardboard
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Direct from the artist
Country of origin
Romania
Style
Contemporary
Material
Crystal, Paper, Resin, Steel
Artist
Corina Dinu
Title of artwork
Aurum Rex
Signature
Signed
Year
2023
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
107 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
40 cm
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