April 16, 2024
VINTAGE MODERNIST - PENTTI SARPANEVA AGATE BRONZE RING, Turun Hopea, Finland
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Pentti Sarpaneva (1925 – 1978) – finnish graphicdesigner, played with bronze and silver, often warming it up with local natural stones – amethyst, rose and smoke quartz. Again, the memories of a shamanistic, blacksmith grandfather must have influenced the textures achieved in the metal. Pentti's work evokes fiery metal, melting icicles, flowing volcanic lava or raised tree bark. Size: In front: height 3.3 cm, width 3 cm, backside width 0.6 cm. Inside diameter, ring size 17.3 mm ( US 7 ) , adjustable . Hallmarks: P. Sarpaneva, Finland, Bronze Condition: Used, excellent vintage condition The stone is agate and there are some small, white figures / plots ( you can see those in pictures ), but those are common in agate stones CONDITION RATINGS : MINT – New one, in the same condition as when it left the store. Very few vintage and antique items can claim this NEAR MINT – No problems, as close to “new” as possible for age. EXCELLENT – Shows normal wear expected for age, but nothing easily visible VERY GOOD – Shows normal wear expected for age with some minor problems visible , but problems will not detract GOOD - Has some definite visual problems. Structure is intact. Problems could be fixed Please feel free to email me with any questions. I am always happy to supply any additional information if I can.I never end an auction early,
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