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Up for sale is an incredibly rare, museum-quality 12-piece post-modern flatware set designed by Jean-Marie Patois (France, circa 1988), titled … Read more Up for sale is an incredibly rare, museum-quality 12-piece post-modern flatware set designed by Jean-Marie Patois (France, circa 1988), titled "Esotismo."This highly collectible collection offers 4 complete, matching 3-piece place settings (4 forks, 4 knives, 4 spoons). Each piece is sculpted from heavy, highly polished premium stainless steel, featuring a brilliant mirror finish and Patois' iconic zoomorphic (animal-inspired) post-modern design:The Fork: Sculpted into a sleek, stylized bird.The Knife: Features an alligator/crocodile motif with a razor-sharp serrated blade.The Spoon: Designed to mimic a fish, complete with fin and tail details.Finding a single 3-piece setting of this iconic design is difficult, but finding a complete matching service for 4 with all 4 original signed triangular vinyl button pouches in this condition is a true collector's jackpot.ConditionLike-New / Pristine: The set has been meticulously cared for. The stainless steel holds an exceptional, brilliant mirror shine with minimal to no signs of handling or wear.Pouches: All 4 original signature black vinyl storage pouches are fully intact, with crisp silver Patois signatures and functioning snap buttons. See less
- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 1ʺD × 1ʺH
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Acrylic
- Polished Silver Finish
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- To the best of my knowledge this flatware set was never used and shows no signs of being washed. No … moreTo the best of my knowledge this flatware set was never used and shows no signs of being washed. No scratches or chips on the acrylic handle material. All stainless is still mirror finish with no scratches. less
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