Lucio Del Pezzo - Table lighter - Wood

A very rare and extraordinary table lighter sculpture is up for auction, the work of the renowned Italian artist Lucio Del Pezzo. A true masterpiece of pop art and geometric design that unites functionality with pure artistic expression.

The piece consists of a black lacquered wooden cube, on which a complex and vivid screen print in no fewer than 20 colors has been applied, typical of Del Pezzo's unmistakable style. On the top face is masterfully inlaid the metallic mechanism of the lighter, harmoniously integrated with the cube’s geometries.

This is a work of great collectible interest: it was created in 1982 by ARS D (Milan) in absolute exclusivity for Gilardini, in a very limited edition of only 500 pieces worldwide. The specimen offered here is number 77/500, an intriguing “double-number” that, for numerology enthusiasts, symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and great spiritual energy.

The object presents in excellent condition, beautifully preserved. It has been dry-tested, and the mechanism reliably produces a spark; gas-free in order to generate flame (an ideal and safe condition for courier shipping regulations). It comes complete with its original packaging, consisting of the black logoed Gilardini / Del Pezzo containment cube. The indispensable original, numbered authenticity certificate is also present, signed in print by the artist.