-Pol Bury 1968 Paris Artcurial Edition Kinetic Sculptural Ring In .800 Silver
Kinetic ring designed by Pol Bury.
A very rare sculptural ring, created in Paris France by the Belgian artist Pol Bury for Artcurial Editions, back in the 1968. This SPHERES ring has been carefully crafted in solid .800/.999 silver with very high polished finish. The design of this wearable piece of art was made up of several elements. A flat semi-curved rectangular platform from which twelve spheres of various sizes emerge. These spheres contrast with the base and move freely on its axis. The sound they produce gives the impression of water since the design was based on the model of the famous water fountain designed by Pol Bury in 1968.
Weight: 5.45 Grams, (3.49 Dwt).
Size: 6.5 and may be sized on special request.
Measurements: 20 mm by mm (Inches) and raise 7 mm over the finger.
Editorial gallery: Artcurial Paris, 1968.
Edition Number: 22/150
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the maker's mark PT inside a lozenge cartouche, twice with the mark of the crab for the assay of the .800 silver, the edition numbers 22/150, the editorial name and signed, "POL BURY .800 ARTCURIAL 22/150".
Literature: Pol Bury (Maeght), Dore Ashton, ed. Maeght, Paris 1970. The art of jewelery and artists' jewels in the 20th century, ex. cat., Museum Degli Argenti, Firenze 2001. Pol Bury, Rosemary E. Phalke, cat. Rais, Dortmund 1994/95, j-69. Guinness, Louisa. Art as Jewellery: from Calder to Kapoor. Belgium: Acc Art books ltd, 2017. [similar illustrated on pp 132].
Exhibitions: 1971 Pol Bury, Caracas, Estudio Actual. 1971 Pol Bury, New York, Cartier. 1972 Bijoux de Pol Bury, Paris Galerie Maught. For this bracelet; 2020 In Motion, Louisa Guinness Gallery, 2017 Art as Jewellery: An Exhibition, Louisa Guinness Gallery. 2015 Landscapes of Belgium, Musée D'Ixelles.
Provenance: Acquired from Galerie Maught, Paris 1968. East Hampton London, A private collection in Cremona, Italy, A private collection in Milan Italy. A private collection in Indianapolis USA.
Collections: Tate museum, London, Museum of Modern Art (Moma) New York.
Collateral: This ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R041324STNM/.1397
