Figure - Pez articulado en plata - .915 silver
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Antique fully articulated silver fish sculpture from Spain, dating to 1930–1940, about 18 cm long and 92 g, with detailed relief scales, red eyes and natural patina.
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Extraordinary and highly decorative articulated fish figure made in silver, with great expressiveness and careful craftsmanship.
The piece stands out especially for its complex articulated construction: the body is formed by numerous overlapping segments, individually worked as scales, allowing the fish to move flexibly and naturally. The head, fins, and tail feature fine relief and engraving work, creating a surprisingly detailed representation.
The eyes in intense red provide an attractive contrast with the silver and give the figure an especially expressive character.
The surface preserves a beautiful natural patina, more pronounced in the recesses and between the scales. This time-worn oxidation greatly enhances the volume, texture and all the details of the goldsmithing work. There are also some areas with patina variations, consistent with the piece’s age and conservation.
For its generous dimensions of 18 cm in length, its weight of 91 grams and, above all, the sophisticated articulated construction, it is a very striking and uncommon piece, ideal for a collection of silverware, zoomorphic figures or curious metalwork objects.
Weight: 92 g
Length: 18 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Height: 5 cm
Material: silver
Construction: fully articulated
Decoration: scales and relief-worked details; eyes in red
Condition: good state of conservation, with natural patina and signs of age.
A piece of great presence and personality, whose articulation and meticulous work on the scales make every movement part of its decorative appeal.
Extraordinary and highly decorative articulated fish figure made in silver, with great expressiveness and careful craftsmanship.
The piece stands out especially for its complex articulated construction: the body is formed by numerous overlapping segments, individually worked as scales, allowing the fish to move flexibly and naturally. The head, fins, and tail feature fine relief and engraving work, creating a surprisingly detailed representation.
The eyes in intense red provide an attractive contrast with the silver and give the figure an especially expressive character.
The surface preserves a beautiful natural patina, more pronounced in the recesses and between the scales. This time-worn oxidation greatly enhances the volume, texture and all the details of the goldsmithing work. There are also some areas with patina variations, consistent with the piece’s age and conservation.
For its generous dimensions of 18 cm in length, its weight of 91 grams and, above all, the sophisticated articulated construction, it is a very striking and uncommon piece, ideal for a collection of silverware, zoomorphic figures or curious metalwork objects.
Weight: 92 g
Length: 18 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Height: 5 cm
Material: silver
Construction: fully articulated
Decoration: scales and relief-worked details; eyes in red
Condition: good state of conservation, with natural patina and signs of age.
A piece of great presence and personality, whose articulation and meticulous work on the scales make every movement part of its decorative appeal.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
92 g
Silver type
.915 silver
Number of objects
1
Title
Pez articulado en plata
Country of origin
Spain
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
5 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
18 cm
Depiction/theme
Pez articulado en plata
Estimated period
1930-1940
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