Wine rack - .925 silver, Rosewood, Limewood
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A unique, handmade four-bottle wine stand combining sculpture, metalwork and Baltic amber, crafted in Poland around 2022 from palisander and linden wood with 925 silver elements (750 g) and overall dimensions of 54 cm W x 40 cm H x 45 cm D, weighing 8.541 kg.
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Artistic wine stand – a unique work of art combining sculpture, metalworking, and amber
A remarkable, hand-made stand for four bottles of wine, a true functional work of art. This is an original project where traditional artistic craft has been fused with sculpture, metalwork, and the nobility of natural materials.
The central element of the composition is a spectacular scene depicting an American bald eagle, which with remarkable power and dynamism grips a rattlesnake emerging from a powerful tree trunk in its talons. The composition symbolizes courage, strength, and the triumph of nature, and thanks to perfectly captured details, it creates the impression of a moment frozen in time.
The trunk is made of exotic panga-panga (amboyna) wood, valued for its distinctive grain and the depth of its natural colors. Both the eagle and the rattlesnake were hand-carved in lime wood, which has long been a favored material of master sculptors due to its ability to reproduce even the finest details with extraordinary precision. Every feather, scale, and muscle has been refined with exceptional care.
The piece is complemented by hand-made elements of metalwork in 925 silver (750 GRAM), which harmonize with the natural Baltic amber. The warm glow of amber and the nobility of silver emphasize the artistic character of the work, creating a composition full of elegance and sophistication.
The stand is designed for four bottles of wine, but its functional use is only a complement to its extraordinary artistic value. It is a decoration that draws attention from every corner of the room and becomes the centerpiece of a living room, study, wine cellar, or an exclusive restaurant.
Each element has been made by hand, so no two identical pieces exist. This is a unique handcrafted artistic creation produced with great precision, passion, and respect for traditional craftsmanship. It is a collectible item that combines functionality with the highest level of works of art and fascinates both with its workmanship and its one-of-a-kind character.
Artistic wine stand – a unique work of art combining sculpture, metalworking, and amber
A remarkable, hand-made stand for four bottles of wine, a true functional work of art. This is an original project where traditional artistic craft has been fused with sculpture, metalwork, and the nobility of natural materials.
The central element of the composition is a spectacular scene depicting an American bald eagle, which with remarkable power and dynamism grips a rattlesnake emerging from a powerful tree trunk in its talons. The composition symbolizes courage, strength, and the triumph of nature, and thanks to perfectly captured details, it creates the impression of a moment frozen in time.
The trunk is made of exotic panga-panga (amboyna) wood, valued for its distinctive grain and the depth of its natural colors. Both the eagle and the rattlesnake were hand-carved in lime wood, which has long been a favored material of master sculptors due to its ability to reproduce even the finest details with extraordinary precision. Every feather, scale, and muscle has been refined with exceptional care.
The piece is complemented by hand-made elements of metalwork in 925 silver (750 GRAM), which harmonize with the natural Baltic amber. The warm glow of amber and the nobility of silver emphasize the artistic character of the work, creating a composition full of elegance and sophistication.
The stand is designed for four bottles of wine, but its functional use is only a complement to its extraordinary artistic value. It is a decoration that draws attention from every corner of the room and becomes the centerpiece of a living room, study, wine cellar, or an exclusive restaurant.
Each element has been made by hand, so no two identical pieces exist. This is a unique handcrafted artistic creation produced with great precision, passion, and respect for traditional craftsmanship. It is a collectible item that combines functionality with the highest level of works of art and fascinates both with 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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