Haute Orfèvrerie small size

Continuing our collection of animal sculptures, Christofle offers a smaller version of magnificent sterling silver animals.

SITTING RABBIT

In Chinese astrology, the signs are symbolized by animals. The rabbit represents intelligence, longevity and hopefulness. It is a responsible, agile and pleasant animal.

In honor of 2023 Chinese new year, Christofle proposes three sterling silver small rabbits.

Its character is illustrated sitting, standing and running, showing its great agility.

AGILE RABBIT

STANDING RABBIT

A symbol of loyalty, strength, and inner peace, the bear is an animal respected by all cultures.

Represented in sterling silver, the sculpture shows the bear in all it’s grace and tranquility.

It is also designed by famous artist Jean-François GAMBINO.

Each sculpture is unique, and limited edition

with only 99 sculptures in circulation.

Made in France, every sculpture comes signed, numbered

and with a certificate of authenticity.

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THE DEDICATED BOX

Each sterling silver Small Haute Orfèvrerie has it's own protective case, setting the scene for these exceptional pieces.

They are packaged in a black Haute Orfèvrerie box lined with anti-tarnish fabric and come with silversmith's gloves.

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To create the Small Bear, the artist Jean-François Gambino first carves the animal in clay, and once the sculpture is finished,

it is fired at high temperature then is used to create the Bear Mold.

This mold is used to create the bear that is true to the artist's vision, next wax is cast into the mold.

The wax is heated to a high temperture and placed in a metal container to make a plaster cast.

The silver is heated and flows into the plaster. Once the bear is removed from the cast,

it is polished and mounted on a marble base.

THE HALLMARKS

Limited edition of 99 sculptures, designed and numbered, supplied with a certificate of authenticity.

The pieces of Haute Orfèvrerie are marked with 3 hallmarks. 

Since 1838, the guarantee coin, also known as the title coin, which guaranteed the use of money, has had a minnow's head.

This master stamp, also known as the maker's or silversmith's stamp, is unique to each silversmith and has been used since 1935 to secure silver coins.

This mark, which is unique to Christofle, is placed only on the pieces of fine silverware and indicates the year of manufacture, since 1993. It allows the pieces to be dated.

It is presented in the form of an exchange with a letter indicating the century (B for the twentieth and C for the twenty-first century) surrounded by two numbers indicating the year.

Small Haute Orfèvrerie is in perfect harmony with the current trend of decorative ornamental motifs, focusing on the material and its textures. Two artists have designed Christofle Small Haute Orfèvrerie : Jean-François GAMBINO and Alisson HAWKES.

Born in Paris in 1966, Jean-François Gambino became a full-fledged animal sculptor in 2003. His portfolio, which originally consisted of large African beasts, is enriched year after year with European animals. His pattens, obtained from natural pigments, reinforce this impression.

Present in all the major animal art shows, he was awarded the prestigious Edouard Marcel Sandozen prize in 2007.

He has designed the Small Bear and also the Small Rabbits for Christofle.

Alisson Hawkes has designed the Sitting Tiger for Christofle.