Eric de Kolb 1970 Figurative Statement Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 14.45 Cts Ruby
Allegorical cocktail ring designed by Eric De Kolb (1916-2001).
A beautiful artistic cocktail ring, designed in New York city by the famous Austrian-American surrealist artist Eric de Kolb. This original wearable sculpture is a one-of-a-kind piece crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high textured finish.
Ruby: Mount on top in a bezel setting, with one oval faceted cut (20 x 15 x 6 mm) of a natural red ruby of 14.45 carats.
Weight: 25.4 grams, (16.28 Dwt).
Size: 7.25 Sizeable.
Measurements: 24 mm by 22 mm (0.85 x 0.87 Inches) and raise 12 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with his maker's mark, EK, the gold assay mark and signed in full, "ERIK DE KOLB EK 18 KT".
Eric De Kolb, Baron Eric De Kolb-Wartenberg, born in Vienna, Austria in the 1916. Was a surrealist artist; painter, sculptor, jeweler and fashion designer. His artistic skills were very diverse, his surrealist paintings were created in a vast array of styles, and his mini sculptures were created in many different styles and materials. His jewelry pieces, was always created as unique pieces, using the old millennial method of "Cie Perdue" lost wax in which a tiny was sculpture is converted to a clay form mold. then the mold is heated until the wax flows out and then is filled with gold. the mold is broken to release the piece, with the result that each cast piece is one-of-a-kind. He bring his fascination with the pre-Columbian cultures such the Mayans and the Aztecs into his jewelry. He was also an avid collector of pre-Columbian artifacts and some of them were incorporated into the jewelry he created, like this piece.
Note: Pieces of jewelry in gold from Eric De Kolb are very rare to see and are highly collectible, due the fact they are unique sculptural pieces.
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. The ruby is secured in the settings. This ring has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R121222MRNM/.6105