Joan Miró - Sol de Oro Award
JOAN MIRÓ – "Sol de Oro"
Award presented to Charlie Rivel (1972)
Technical Specifications
| Author | Joan Miró (1893-1983) |
| Workshop | Joyas Forteza (Palma de Mallorca) |
| Material | Sterling silver with gold plating (Vermeil) |
| Weight | 74 grams |
| Dimensions | 7.5 cm (length) x 5.5 cm (width) |
| Condition | Natural patina and signs of age consistent with its historical character |
| Format | Jewelry-sculpture designed as a large-format buckle |
| Edition | Exemplary 2 of 8 (Limited series) |
| Markings | "Miró" signature on the front. Hand-engraved inscription on the reverse. |
History and Context
This exceptional piece was the award originally presented to the legendary international clown Charlie Rivel (Josep Andreu i Lasserre).
The "Sol de Oro" (Golden Sun) was a distinction created by the Iberian Daily Sun newspaper, under the direction of Pedro Serra Bauzá, to honor personalities who projected Spain's image abroad.
The work is the result of Miró's collaboration with the master craftsmen of the Forteza jewelers in Mallorca. True to his style, Miró used his most iconic iconography: the Sun, a symbol of primordial energy, surrounding a stylized central figure.
Lot Description
- The Jewelry-Sculpture: Made of gold-plated silver, with functional buckle hardware intact.
- Original Gala Invitation: Document for the dinner held on April 11, 1972, at the Hotel Eurobuilding (Madrid).
- Explanatory Card: Original printed card from the Iberian Daily Sun.
- Design Sketch: Terracotta-toned reproduction of Miró's original design.