Apadur - Pedro Duran - センターピース - 神話的 - アルパカ銀メッキ - 海洋の匠の技

金属工芸の極みとも言える卓越した一作をお届けします。優美な持ち手と、スタイライズされたイルカや海の生き物を象った立台の上にそびえる迫力あるセンターピースです。尊いスペイン企業ペドロ・デュランの、卓越した品質の明白な証としての、際立つ存在感と区別を併せ持つ作品です。
-Origin: Spain.
-Brand: Pedro Durán (under its renowned registered trademark Alpadur).
-Manufacture: Made by the historic silversmithing house Pedro Durán, founded in Madrid in 1886 and a supplier to the Spanish Royal Household. The brand is internationally recognized for its exceptional precision in modeling, its impeccable metalwork finishes, and the refinement of its decorative pieces.
-Style: Neo-Baroque with a clear Art Nouveau/Rocaille influence.
-Design: Combines organic and fluted forms with marine mythological motifs, distinguished by its elegant curved lines, symmetrical proportions, and the visual dynamism of its handles.
-Period: Mid-20th century (c. 1930–1970).
-Ornamentation:
*Main bowl: Large, fluted (lobed) bowl in the shape of a scallop or seashell, with a dazzling fluted interior that reflects the light.
*Base and stand: The bowl rises on a fluted oval plinth, supported by four elaborately sculpted figures of dolphins or fantastical sea creatures with detailed scales and curled tails.
*Handles: Two majestic scroll handles with rocaille work that extend gracefully.
-Material: Silver-plated alpaca (German Silver or Maillechort in France).
-Technique: Microfusion/molding for the sculptural figures (dolphins and handles), repoussé and stamping for the fluted bodies, handcrafted assembly, and high-thickness electrolytic silver plating with mirror polishing.
-Hallmark: Incuse punch or mark on the base with the legend "Alpadur" inscribed within its characteristic emblem, guaranteeing the authenticity and origin of the prestigious Pedro Durán workshop.
-Measurements
*Total length (handle to handle): 45.5 cm
*Maximum length of the cup: 32 cm
*Cup width: 27 cm
*Total height: 23 cm
*Handle height: 15 cm
*Stand height (dolphins): 8 cm
*Base (pedestal): 19.8 cm x 16 cm
-Condition: Good condition with signs of use and patina consistent with its age and as shown in the photos.
-Versatility: This piece stands out for its decorative and functional versatility:
*Centerpiece: Ideal for dressing up large dining tables, entryway consoles, or credenzas.
*Practical use: Perfect as a large fruit bowl, a container for dried or fresh floral arrangements, or simply as a majestic freestanding sculpture.
*Interior decoration: Its majestic presence fits both classic and stately environments as well as contemporary spaces seeking a focal point of elegance and contrast.
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