Nº 102761071
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Tire-bouchon - Laiton, Bois, Fer - Gargoyle Corkscrew
A 19th-century corkscrew sculpted in the form of a gargoyle is a remarkable example of Gothic Revival artistry, where functionality is elevated into the realm of sculpture. Far from a simple utensil, it embodies the fascination of the Victorian era with medieval architecture, myth, and ornament.
The handle is cast as a crouching gargoyle, compact yet powerfully expressive. Its contorted posture suggests tension and vigilance, as though it were perched atop a cathedral ledge. The face is richly detailed—deep-set eyes, a snarling mouth lined with sharp teeth, and pronounced ridges that give it a dramatic, almost theatrical intensity. Every feature is deliberately exaggerated, capturing both menace and allure.
Nº 102761071
Vendu
Tire-bouchon - Laiton, Bois, Fer - Gargoyle Corkscrew
A 19th-century corkscrew sculpted in the form of a gargoyle is a remarkable example of Gothic Revival artistry, where functionality is elevated into the realm of sculpture. Far from a simple utensil, it embodies the fascination of the Victorian era with medieval architecture, myth, and ornament.
The handle is cast as a crouching gargoyle, compact yet powerfully expressive. Its contorted posture suggests tension and vigilance, as though it were perched atop a cathedral ledge. The face is richly detailed—deep-set eyes, a snarling mouth lined with sharp teeth, and pronounced ridges that give it a dramatic, almost theatrical intensity. Every feature is deliberately exaggerated, capturing both menace and allure.
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