Figure - Giocolieri su monociclo (2) - .925 silver
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Two silver figures of acrobats on unicycles, by YESO, in sterling silver (.925), Italian origin, circa 1970s–1980s, measuring 14.5 cm high, 5 cm wide and 2 cm deep, with a total weight of 82 g, standing on two small integrated oval bases; condition: very good with light signs of wear.
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Description from the seller
Pair of tightrope walkers on a unicycle
Artist / Author: YESO (Pseudonym of a master model maker and designer active in the second half of the 20th century)
Type of work: Figurative microsculpture / vintage art object
Date of realization: Period between the 1970s and the 1990s (Post-1968)
Artistic style: Italian expressive modernism (elongated, threadlike lines inspired by Giacometti)
Material: Sterling silver (finish in patinated / antiqued silver)
Total height of the figure: 14.5 cm
Total weight: 82.0 g
Condition of the structure: Solid metal structure, self-supporting on two small integrated oval bases.
Author's signature: The name "YESO" punched in uppercase letters, positioned along the outer lower edge of the two circular bases.
Metal hallmark: Oval 925 stamp inserted in the recess of the joining arm, certifying the metal's purity (92.5% pure silver).
Truncated lozenge hallmark barely legible, perhaps bearing the five-pointed star (Symbol of the Italian Republic post-1968); the geographic area is probably Tuscany.
The dynamic composition formed by two distinct figures placed on tall unicycles shows a higher rarity coefficient than the more common single subjects (such as orchestral musicians or trades) by the same artist.
Pair of tightrope walkers on a unicycle
Artist / Author: YESO (Pseudonym of a master model maker and designer active in the second half of the 20th century)
Type of work: Figurative microsculpture / vintage art object
Date of realization: Period between the 1970s and the 1990s (Post-1968)
Artistic style: Italian expressive modernism (elongated, threadlike lines inspired by Giacometti)
Material: Sterling silver (finish in patinated / antiqued silver)
Total height of the figure: 14.5 cm
Total weight: 82.0 g
Condition of the structure: Solid metal structure, self-supporting on two small integrated oval bases.
Author's signature: The name "YESO" punched in uppercase letters, positioned along the outer lower edge of the two circular bases.
Metal hallmark: Oval 925 stamp inserted in the recess of the joining arm, certifying the metal's purity (92.5% pure silver).
Truncated lozenge hallmark barely legible, perhaps bearing the five-pointed star (Symbol of the Italian Republic post-1968); the geographic area is probably Tuscany.
The dynamic composition formed by two distinct figures placed on tall unicycles shows a higher rarity coefficient than the more common single subjects (such as orchestral musicians or trades) by the same artist.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
82 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Number of objects
2
Title
Giocolieri su monociclo
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
14.5 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
2 cm
Depiction/theme
Acrobati
Estimated period
1970-1980
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