Flower-Shaped Sculptural Ashtray in Silver Plated Metal and Brass from RL, 1960s-1970s

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During the 1960s and 1970s, decorative design underwent a profound transformation. The Mid-Century aesthetic, born in the 1950s, evolved towards … Read more During the 1960s and 1970s, decorative design underwent a profound transformation. The Mid-Century aesthetic, born in the 1950s, evolved towards more organic and expressive forms, inspired by nature, noble materials and the search for functional beauty.
In this context, hybrid pieces emerged that united sculpture and everyday utility, such as ashtrays, vases and tabletop objects, interpreted as true works of art.

The piece presented here - a delicate sculptural ashtray in the shape of an open flower - perfectly reflects this spirit. Made of silver-plated metal with gold-plated brass accents, it exhibits precision craftsmanship in the elaboration of textured petals, ribbed leaves and central stamens.
Discreetly signed "RL" on the inside of a petal, this object probably comes from a European workshop specializing in small, high quality artistic productions, possibly in Spain or France, where experimentation between art and decorative object flourished in those years. More than a simple accessory, this creation symbolizes the fusion between nature and modernity, offering not only a function, but also an aesthetic expression intended to enrich interior spaces.
Today, pieces like this one are highly prized in the world of vintage collecting for their authenticity, their signature and their direct connection to an era of great artistic effervescence. This piece has an attribution mark,
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