Description
Takis (Panayiotis Vassilakis) (Greek, 1925-2019)
Magnetic Ring, Artcurial Edition, 1990
Numbered 103/1000, signed Takis
Limited edition magnetic ring designed by the celebrated Greek sculptor Takis, issued by Artcurial, Paris, on February 19, 1990. The piece is crafted in brass and engraved with the artist’s signature Takis and edition number 103.
This complete Artcurial presentation set includes:
- The original Artcurial presentation box
- The magnetic ring, still sealed in its protective wrapping
- The official numbered certificate of authenticity (No. 103/1000)
- The grey Artcurial envelope for the certificate
- The blue Artcurial suede pouch for the ring
- The bag of metallic nails for display demonstration
- The “Care of Metal Objects” instruction sheet
- The folded Artcurial leaflet introducing Takis and his magnetic artworks (“L’Alchimiste de la matière / Bijoux magnétiques et sculptures”)
A rare and fully documented collector’s example from this iconic collaboration between Takis and Artcurial, celebrating the artist’s exploration of invisible magnetic energy.
Provenance
Dimitris Stratos “Kika” personal collection. Kika was assistant of Takis during 199-2001. Donated from Takis to Kika for their collaboration.
Date: 19 February 1990
Edition: 103/1000
Condition: Excellent overall, ring sealed as issued