De Vecchi - Vhernier - Gabriele De Vecchi - Box - Cigarette case - .925 silver - “Specchi” series
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Rare 925 silver cigarette case by Gabriele De Vecchi for Vhernier, from the 'Specchi' series, Italian origin, dimensions 9 x 9 x 2.5 cm and weight 215 g, in very good used condition with light signs of wear, with internal and base Vhernier marks and a De Vecchi pouch and rigid box.
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Rarissimo 925 sterling silver cigarette case by Gabriele De Vecchi, from the “Specchi” series for the house Vhernier.
All of De Vecchi's research is tied to the theme of perception, movement and the relationship with the observer. The artist focuses his attention on the “skin” of materials to stimulate sensory perception. His design approach aims to experiment with new modes of relationship between materials and the public, between object and observer in motion.
De Vecchi confronts a material like silver, which by its nature has intrinsic reflective characteristics. After shaping the surface of the object, beneath the whiteness of the oxide, the mirror progressively reveals itself. In his projects, De Vecchi plays with the ambiguity between real form and reflected image, creating a dialogic relationship between artifact and spectator.
The box bears the Vhernier mark both inside and on the base, the silver hallmark both inside and on the lid as shown in the photo. Box in perfect condition as in the photo, accompanied by a De Vecchi-branded pouch and a rigid Vhernier box.
The last photo is an archival photo taken online!
Rarissimo 925 sterling silver cigarette case by Gabriele De Vecchi, from the “Specchi” series for the house Vhernier.
All of De Vecchi's research is tied to the theme of perception, movement and the relationship with the observer. The artist focuses his attention on the “skin” of materials to stimulate sensory perception. His design approach aims to experiment with new modes of relationship between materials and the public, between object and observer in motion.
De Vecchi confronts a material like silver, which by its nature has intrinsic reflective characteristics. After shaping the surface of the object, beneath the whiteness of the oxide, the mirror progressively reveals itself. In his projects, De Vecchi plays with the ambiguity between real form and reflected image, creating a dialogic relationship between artifact and spectator.
The box bears the Vhernier mark both inside and on the base, the silver hallmark both inside and on the lid as shown in the photo. Box in perfect condition as in the photo, accompanied by a De Vecchi-branded pouch and a rigid Vhernier box.
The last photo is an archival photo taken online!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
215 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Title additional information
“Specchi” series
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
De Vecchi - Vhernier
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
Gabriele De Vecchi
Model
Cigarette case
Style
Design
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
9 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Estimated period
two thousand
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