-Antonio Bernardo Sculptural Geometric Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Geometric sculptural ring made in Brazil. designed by Antonio Bernardo.
Exceptional geometric cocktail ring, created in Brazil with concretism artistic and sculptural patterns. This ring is a one of a kind piece, crafted by the artist goldsmith Antonio Bernardo, in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with a delicate satin brush finish. The design is composed of two geometric figures, which contrast and meet at the top to fit together.
Weight: 19.51 Grams, (12.52 Dwt).
Size: 10.75 and may be easily sized on request.
Measurements: 24 mm by 20 mm (0.95 x 0.79 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark associated to Antonio Bernardo, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "AB .750".
Antonio Bernardo
He is a Brazilian designer that showed signs of artistic vision as a young boy by forming wire sculptures with goldsmith tools sold by his father - one was even transformed into a ring with multiple moving parts. Inspired by this “early success”– he studied engineering and educated himself in goldsmith and jewelry making techniques. As a self-taught artist and sculptor, he went on to win the most coveted international design prizes and, more importantly, to delight jewelry lovers around the world with his stunning innovative creations.
The Concrete Art
The term was coined in 1930 by Theo Van Doesburg in his manifesto "Concrete Art", written in response to the formation of the association "Cercle et Carré". The document was signed by Hélion, Carlsund, Tutundjian and Wantz. When Van Doesburg died in 1931, his ideas were taken up at the end of the 1930s by two Swiss artists, Max Bill and Jean Arp, who published several works and held important exhibitions of painting, sculpture and applied arts. The denomination "concrete" or "concretism" is assumed in Switzerland in the post-war period by artists working in the current of geometric abstraction. The relationship between abstraction and concrete art is evident in the exhibition at the René Drouin Gallery in Paris in 1945, since it is the first important exhibition of abstract art, and its title was precisely “Art Concret”. In this art all kinds of illusionism are excluded; the work and the elements of which it consists are presented strictly for what they are, without virtual qualities. Materials do not simulate anything other than themselves. The slogan “real materials, real space” is often used in relation to this art form.
Collateral: It 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 gold. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R111223VIRO/.4687
