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Italian Silver-Plated Crab-Form Caviar Dish Attributed to Franco Lapini

$6,096.86

£4,500

€5,265.45

CA$8,398.82

A$9,406.15

CHF 4,907.98

MX$114,892.09

NOK 62,443.73

SEK 58,860.70

DKK 39,295.43

About the Item

Italian silver-plated crab-form caviar dish attributed to Franco Lapini Italian, c. 1970 Height 9cm, width 26cm, depth 24cm This sensational caviar dish takes the form of a large crab, and is a wonderfully quirky collector’s item. Expert craftsmanship can be seen in the moulding: the legs of the crab have been evocatively carved to recreate the scaly texture, and even the underside of the model has been designed to replicate the animal’s anatomy. The hinged top is inset with two blue glass eyes, and the top opens to reveal a deep navy glass inner dish. The model is attributed to the Florentine silversmith Franco Lapini, who was known for creating refined pieces inspired by the eclecticism of 16th century Florentine tableware. The Lapini workshop to this day continues to create pieces for an elite international clientele. The piece is marked ‘RR’ and with a rubbed ‘Almazan’ mark on the underside. A highly similar model was sold at Sotheby’s in 2020 for £7,560. Filled with charming character, this piece recalls the Renaissance whimsy that inspired Lapini, and would make a wonderful addition to any collection of antiques.

Attributed to:
Franco Lapini (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
Style:
Renaissance Revival (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Metal,Silver Plate,Silvered
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
c. 1970
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 175281stDibs: LU956337876562

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