Expressive pair of Italian sterling silver clown figures by Sorini, Arezzo, late 20th century.
Crafted in solid sterling silver with vivid polychrome enamel decoration, the composition depicts two highly theatrical circus clowns rendered with exaggerated proportions and animated gestures. One figure balances a miniature unicycle while the second presents a stylized flower connected by an elegant silver wire element, creating a playful interaction between the two sculptures.
The figures exemplify the whimsical and technically refined silver production associated with the Tuscan silversmithing tradition of Arezzo during the second half of the 20th century. Their sculptural modeling, bright enamel palette, and humorous character place them within a broader lineage of collectible Italian decorative silver objects that merged craftsmanship with postmodern fantasy aesthetics.
Both figures are marked “925” with Italian assay marks and retain engraved Sorini signatures to the reverse.
A charming and unusual decorative ensemble, ideal for collectors of Italian silver, circus memorabilia...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barnards Sculptures