Vintage ILIAS LALAOUNIS Greece. 925 STERLING SILVER SCULPTURE Flowers Plants
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:24051 | Region of Origin: Greece |
| Medium: Silver | Artist: Ilias Lalaounis |
| Features: Signed | Style: Modernism |
| Originality: Original | Listed By: Dealer or Reseller |
Ilias Lalaounis (Greek, 1920 - 2013)Stylized Floral FormsTwo sterling silver sculptural elements removably set into a base of rough sodaliteEach element with a tiny integral tag marked "Greece, A21, 925, " with two additional hallmarksApprox. 15-1/2" tall overall; the base approx. 5" wideA touch of tarnishing and mild surface wear, otherwise fine, attractive condition overallComments: Lalaounis is best known for his distinctive, handmade gold and silver jewelry, often incorporating mot...ifs from Greek history and making distinctive use of semiprecious stones. His "micro sculptures, " such as the example offered here, make fantastical use of elements drawn from the natural world. The first (and still only) jeweler ever to inducted into the Académie des Beaux-Arts in France, Lalaounis also designed the ceremonial torch used in the 1992 Olympic Games.IMPORTANT NOTE ON SHIPPING: Please note that this auction will end when I am out of town, and I will be unable to ship until I return on July 19. Please take this into account when bidding, and feel free to contact me with any questions.NON-U.S. BIDDERS: This item ships outside the U.S. only via eBay's Global Shipping Program. Because of previous postal service problems, I do not ship to Russia in any circumstance.PAYMENT/SHIPPING: Successful U.S. bidder pays for carefully packed and insured Parcel Select shipping (international bidders: inquire for rates); PayPal. Please see my other auctions for rare and vintage books, historical and advertising ephemera, photos, artwork, and mid-century design.
