{"product_id":"miguel-ortiz-berrocal-il-cofanetto-opus-123-gold-plated","title":"Miguel Berrocal Il Cofanetto Opus 123 complete romantic dining set for two","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiguel Berrocal “Il Cofanetto” (Opus 123) 1969–1975 complete 88-piece gold-plated Zamak dining set for two, homage to Romeo \u0026amp; Juliet and the city of Verona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIl Cofanetto — Miguel Berrocal, 1969–1975\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complete, 88-piece “Il Cofanetto” 321\/500 signed by the Spanish sculptor Miguel Berrocal, celebrated for the puzzle sculptures he produced between 1967 and 2004 while working in Verona, Italy and nearby Negrar. Conceived as a homage to Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” and the city of Verona, this Renaissance-style casket disassembles into a complete gold-plated dining set for two: four candlesticks, two pairs of tall matching goblets on Corinthian-column stems, a full complement of forks, knives and spoons, a rechaud, four ashtrays, and a pair of rings — one for him, one for her — all housed within a lidded, reliquary-form casket rendered in Berrocal’s signature interlocking, biomorphic puzzle language. Corinthian columns frame each side of the casket itself, capped by a stepped, pyramid-finialed lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is complete with all 88 pieces and its original hardback book, which documents the piece’s history, gives full assembly instructions, and illustrates the production process with period photography (Verona, Romeo and Juliet costume shoot included).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA documented, freshly re-plated example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNine pieces of this Il Cofanetto were sent to Stefano Bussola Argentatura e Doratura, in Verona — the very workshop that originally gold-plated the edition in the early 1970s — to be re-plated. Though the company has since closed, its retired owner, a master gilder, personally took on the restoration of these pieces, applying the same expertise used on the originals over fifty years ago. It’s a rare case of an edition being returned, even briefly, to the hands that made it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the projected edition of 350 \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eIl Cofanetto\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e sculptures in gold-plated Zamak (designated by the artist to be signed and numbered 151\/500 through 500\/500), only 207 were executed and remain in circulation— making this one of the scarcer complete sets to appear on the market, and a significant piece for any serious Berrocal collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e H 19 x W 16 x D 15 cm (H 7.5 x W 6.3 x D 5.9 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933–2006) was a Spanish figurative and abstract sculptor best known for his puzzle sculptures, which disassemble into many abstract pieces and often conceal miniature artworks or jewelry, with some capable of being reassembled into different configurations. He worked in Verona and nearby Negrar from 1967 to 2004, collaborating closely with sculptural foundries, and exhibited widely across Europe, North and South America, and Japan. His work is held in prestigious collections worldwide, and a museum dedicated to him has since been founded in Málaga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Objects would like to thank the foundation Fundación Escultor Berrocal for their  availability, assistance, dedication and kindness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIl Cofanetto will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden case. Cost of transport to the US, Euro 675, is case included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship worldwide. Request a shipping quote by e-mail to tacojoustra@vintageobjects.com mentioning the piece you are interested in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick-up by appointment only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are a 1stDibs Platinum dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImporting Art into the United States is exempt from all U.S. tariffs but please, do check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eIf you wish to return your item from outside the EU, you are entitled to do so if this is communicated within 3 days of arrival. The client is liable for repackaging and shipment back to the warehouse in the Netherlands. 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