"persepolis" Vase – Lino Sabattini, Circa 1960–1970
Artist: Lino Sabattini
A solid silver vase thatstands out for its sculptural design of great purity. LinoSabattini drew inspiration here from the monumental capitals of the ancient Persian city ofPersepolis, whose forms he reinterprets with remarkable modernity.
The silhouette features aflared profile, gradually widening from a narrow base to awide rectangular opening. The slightly concave sides create anelegant sense of tension that visually lightens the mass of the metal andgives the whole a sense of upward momentum.
The edges ofthe opening, subtly raised, accentuate the architectural character of thecomposition, while the lateral curves evoke the powerful formsof Achaemenid capitals.
Straddling the line betweensculpture and art object, this creation perfectly illustrates theaesthetic language of Lino Sabattini: a balance between monumentality,minimalist elegance, and inspiration drawn from the great ancient civilizations.
Dimensions: Length: 50 cm - Base width: 11 cm - Height: 25 cm
Material: 925/°°° sterling silver
Weight: 2,570 grams
Period: circa 1960–1970
Silversmith Designer: Lino Sabattini (1925–2016)
Bibliography:The Persepolis model is featured in several Sabattini catalogsas well as in:
Melissa Gabardi, Lino Sabattini. The SilverYears, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, 2016
Germano Celant, Lino Sabattini. Il percorso del metallo, Skira, 2004
These two works are now the primary references forresearch on Sabattini’s work and feature reproductions of several of his creationsinspired by ancient architecture, including the Persepolis series
The silhouette features aflared profile, gradually widening from a narrow base to awide rectangular opening. The slightly concave sides create anelegant sense of tension that visually lightens the mass of the metal andgives the whole a sense of upward momentum.
The edges ofthe opening, subtly raised, accentuate the architectural character of thecomposition, while the lateral curves evoke the powerful formsof Achaemenid capitals.
Straddling the line betweensculpture and art object, this creation perfectly illustrates theaesthetic language of Lino Sabattini: a balance between monumentality,minimalist elegance, and inspiration drawn from the great ancient civilizations.
Dimensions: Length: 50 cm - Base width: 11 cm - Height: 25 cm
Material: 925/°°° sterling silver
Weight: 2,570 grams
Period: circa 1960–1970
Silversmith Designer: Lino Sabattini (1925–2016)
Bibliography:The Persepolis model is featured in several Sabattini catalogsas well as in:
Melissa Gabardi, Lino Sabattini. The SilverYears, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, 2016
Germano Celant, Lino Sabattini. Il percorso del metallo, Skira, 2004
These two works are now the primary references forresearch on Sabattini’s work and feature reproductions of several of his creationsinspired by ancient architecture, including the Persepolis series
12 000 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Design 50's and 60's
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Sterling silver
Length: 50 cm
Width: 11 cm (base)
Height: 25 cm
Reference (ID): 1817960
Availability: In stock
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