Bidspirit auction | FORLENZA

FORLENZA - Height x width: 16 x 23 cm. Weight: 2037.5 g depicting an octopus modelled with extraordinary realism and dynamism. The body rests on the base, whilst the long tentacles wind and curve through the space, creating a three-dimensional interplay of volumes. One of the main tentacles rises upwards, supporting a candle holder shaped like a seashell. Sterling silver, hallmarked ”925 - FOLRENZA ROMA - * 207 Roma”. It bears the inscription FORLENZA – QUA.RO.08. Literature: The Forlenza workshop was established in Rome in 1960 by goldsmith Gianfranco Forlenza, whose production is distinguished by a refined balance between traditional craftsmanship, an appreciation for European antiques, and formal artistic research. His creations, often conceived as true miniature sculptures, elegantly reinterpret motifs inspired by art and nature. Since the 1990s, the workshop has benefited from the contributions of his sons, Alessandro and Michele, who have introduced new cultural and stylistic influences while preserving the dialogue between tradition and innovation. All works bear the Roma 207 maker's mark, attesting to the continuity of the maison's production.