Miguel Berrocal, Il Cofanetto

Miguel Berrocal
Il Cofanetto

1969-75
gold-plated bronze
7 h × 7.25 w × 5.75 d in (18 × 18 × 15 cm)

Impressed signature and number to housing 'Berrocal 84/500'. This work is number 84 from the edition of 500 of which 150 were to be made in gold-plated bronze. Ultimately only 37 examples were ever realized. This is one of Berrocal's most complex works?it took the artist six years to complete. The pieces of Il Cofanetto make up a complete service for two with four additional serving utensils, four goblets, four candlesticks, four ashtrays and one centerpiece. Berrocal's sculpture Romeo e Giulietta can be inserted atop this coffin, an homage to the young lovers. Sold with original book containing instructions for assembly.

Provenance: David May, Portland, OR

Literature: Antologica Berrocal (1955-1984), Gallego, Opus 123, ppg. 17, 220, 240, 247, 449 Scientific American, January 1978, pg. 24

This work will ship from Wright in Chicago, Illinois.
Condition Report: One side of the lid has an impact dent to the lower tiered portion. A few small scattered impressions exist to the edges on both the lower and upper tiers within the piece. Thin, fine abrasions exist throughout the work. Overall this piece is in very good condition.