Figure - Jirafa en plata - .915 silver
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Solid silver giraffe miniature sculpture (0.915 silver), 38 g, dimensions 7 cm long, 7.5 cm high and 1.3 cm wide, made in Spain and dating from 1940–1950, in good used condition with minor signs of age and imperfections.
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Miniature sculpture of a giraffe in silver – an elegant animal-inspired metalwork piece
Delicate sculptural miniature made of solid silver depicting a stylized giraffe in a dynamic pose. The piece stands out for its elongated, elegant lines, capturing with great sensitivity the anatomy and natural grace of the animal. The raised neck, refined proportions, and the engraving of decorative spots create a light and highly decorative composition.
The sculpture features excellent casting work and manual finishing, with polished surfaces and engraved details that add visual depth. Its design combines simplicity and expressiveness, making it a particularly attractive piece for collectors of zoological miniatures, artistic silver, and animalist sculptures.
The figure has an elegant and modern visual presence, with a stylized interpretation typical of the finest European productions of decorative miniatures from the 20th century.
Material: solid silver
Theme: giraffe
Weight: 38 g
Length: 7 cm
Width: 1.3 cm
Height: 7.5 cm
Overall good condition, with light signs of normal aging and patina in keeping with its age.
A very attractive decorative piece, unusual and with excellent presence in a collection or display case.
The photo is part of the description.
Miniature sculpture of a giraffe in silver – an elegant animal-inspired metalwork piece
Delicate sculptural miniature made of solid silver depicting a stylized giraffe in a dynamic pose. The piece stands out for its elongated, elegant lines, capturing with great sensitivity the anatomy and natural grace of the animal. The raised neck, refined proportions, and the engraving of decorative spots create a light and highly decorative composition.
The sculpture features excellent casting work and manual finishing, with polished surfaces and engraved details that add visual depth. Its design combines simplicity and expressiveness, making it a particularly attractive piece for collectors of zoological miniatures, artistic silver, and animalist sculptures.
The figure has an elegant and modern visual presence, with a stylized interpretation typical of the finest European productions of decorative miniatures from the 20th century.
Material: solid silver
Theme: giraffe
Weight: 38 g
Length: 7 cm
Width: 1.3 cm
Height: 7.5 cm
Overall good condition, with light signs of normal aging and patina in keeping with its age.
A very attractive decorative piece, unusual and with excellent presence in a collection or display case.
The photo is part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
38 g
Silver type
.915 silver
Number of objects
1
Title
Jirafa en plata
Country of origin
Spain
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7.5 cm
Width
1.3 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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