Wine rack - .925 silver, Rosewood, Limewood
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Selected by Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.
Estimate € 9,400 - € 10,400
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Description from the seller
Artistic wine stand – a unique work of art combining sculpture, metalwork, and amber
Unlike anything else, this is a handcrafted stand for four bottles of wine, a true work of functional art. It is an original project where traditional artistic craftsmanship is united with sculpture, metalworking, and the nobility of natural materials.
The central element of the composition is a spectacular scene depicting an American bald eagle, which with remarkable strength and dynamism grips a rattlesnake emerging from a mighty tree trunk in its talons. The piece symbolizes courage, strength, and the triumph of nature, and thanks to the perfectly rendered details, it gives the impression of a moment frozen in time.
The trunk is made from exotic rosewood, valued for its distinctive grain and the depth of its natural colors. Both the eagle and the rattlesnake were hand-carved in limewood, a material long chosen by master sculptors for its ability to reproduce even the finest details with extraordinary precision. Every feather, scale, and muscle has been worked over with meticulous care.
The whole is enriched by hand-crafted metalwork elements in 925 sterling silver (750 GRAM), which harmonize with the natural Baltic amber. The warm glow of amber and the nobility of silver underscore the artistic character of the piece, creating a composition full of elegance and sophistication.
The stand is designed for four bottles of wine, yet its functional use is merely a complement to its extraordinary artistic value. It is a decoration that draws attention from any place in the room and becomes the focal point of a living room, study, wine cellar, or an exclusive restaurant.
Every element is handmade, so no two identical pieces exist. This is a unique handmade artistic creation crafted with great precision, passion, and reverence for traditional craft. It is a collectible item that combines functionality with the highest level of functional art, fascinating both in its workmanship and its one-of-a-kind character.
Artistic wine stand – a unique work of art combining sculpture, metalwork, and amber
Unlike anything else, this is a handcrafted stand for four bottles of wine, a true work of functional art. It is an original project where traditional artistic craftsmanship is united with sculpture, metalworking, and the nobility of natural materials.
The central element of the composition is a spectacular scene depicting an American bald eagle, which with remarkable strength and dynamism grips a rattlesnake emerging from a mighty tree trunk in its talons. The piece symbolizes courage, strength, and the triumph of nature, and thanks to the perfectly rendered details, it gives the impression of a moment frozen in time.
The trunk is made from exotic rosewood, valued for its distinctive grain and the depth of its natural colors. Both the eagle and the rattlesnake were hand-carved in limewood, a material long chosen by master sculptors for its ability to reproduce even the finest details with extraordinary precision. Every feather, scale, and muscle has been worked over with meticulous care.
The whole is enriched by hand-crafted metalwork elements in 925 sterling silver (750 GRAM), which harmonize with the natural Baltic amber. The warm glow of amber and the nobility of silver underscore the artistic character of the piece, creating a composition full of elegance and sophistication.
The stand is designed for four bottles of wine, yet its functional use is merely a complement to its extraordinary artistic value. It is a decoration that draws attention from any place in the room and becomes the focal point of a living room, study, wine cellar, or an exclusive restaurant.
Every element is handmade, so no two identical pieces exist. This is a unique handmade artistic creation crafted with great precision, passion, and reverence for traditional craft. It is a collectible item that combines functionality with the highest level of functional art, fascinating both in its workmanship and its one-of-a-kind character.
Details
Era
After 2000
Gross weight
8541.3 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Wood type
Limewood, Rosewood
Country of origin
Poland
Material
Amber, Limewood, Rosewood, Silver, Wood
Condition
As new - unused
Height
40 cm
Width
54 cm
Depth
45 cm
Estimated period
2022
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