Vintage Pentti Sarpaneva Modernist Owl Necklace Large – Finland

£78.00 £70.20

Fantastic modernist owl pendant by Pentti Sarpaneva of Finland

This is not (the original) Turun Hopea version but instead a later version by Barene. It is signed at the back of the pendant. It is certainly not new. We can find no records but based on wear we think it is from the 1980s.

It appears to be made of bronze that has been gilt, like the original. It is a bit brighter than the original.

The chain is not bronze but instead a gold alloy. I imagine this makes it more comfortable to wear, as it is quite heavy at 46g.

The bottom section of the pendant is hinged & articulated. The design is correct to the original aside from the chain & bale.

⭐ The chain for this vintage necklace is 70cm / 28”
⭐ This necklace is heavy at 46 grams
⭐ It is stamped ‘Barene’ on the rear of the pendant
⭐ This necklace is not a 1960s original but a later reproduction

This necklace is vintage & has prior lovers. We assume it to be made in the 1980s, so it is around 40 years old. It does have plenty of wear marks, but they add to the pendant, giving it a patina

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