Ultra-Rare, Museum-Quality Artisan Masterpiece by Frank Meisler - Noah's Ark Brooch - Wearable Sculpture with Secret Kinetic Compartment

$2,250.00
Own a rare, wearable masterpiece by the internationally acclaimed Israeli sculptor Frank Meisler (1929–2018). Renowned worldwide for his large-scale public monuments and kinetic metal sculptures, Meisler occasionally brought his genius down to a miniature scale. This exceptional Noah’s Ark brooch is not merely jewelry—it is a highly detailed, mechanical sculpture meant to be worn, admired, and passed down through generations.Exquisite Kinetic Design & Hidden Artistry True to Meisler’s iconic signature style, this piece features a dynamic, multi-layered architecture.The Exterior: A beautiful, heavy gold-plated hull featuring a striking dove-shaped prow. The top deck showcases an incredibly detailed monkey, owl, elephant, pig or boar, a bull, a donkey, a lizard, and giraffe peeking out from polished silver archways. The Secret Interior: The true genius of the piece is revealed through a perfectly engineered, functional hinge system. The front hull drops open to expose a hidden lower deck filled with uniquely textured silver animal figures. The Final Detail: A tiny, drop-down trapdoor at the absolute bottom swings open to reveal an intricately engraved turtle and a coiled snake on the inner face of the panel. Frank Meisler’s works reside in prestigious private collections and museums globally, often gifted to international heads of state. While his larger tabletop statues are highly sought after, his wearable kinetic jewelry lines were produced in much smaller, strictly limited quantities. Finding this specific Noah's Ark design with all moving parts fully intact, smooth hinges, and a beautiful finish is an extreme rarity in the current fine art market. It represents a premier investment piece for collectors of fine Judaica, modern kinetic art, and high-end vintage designer jewelry. *Vintage pieces are pre-owned. Most pieces are one of a kind and cannot be replaced. We will give you as much information as possible regarding the condition of the item, including supplying additional pictures if needed. Due to the nature of antique and vintage items, there may be blemishes, nicks, or other imperfections as expected with age and use. All items are sold “As Is”.
Own a rare, wearable masterpiece by the internationally acclaimed Israeli sculptor Frank Meisler (1929–2018). Renowned worldwide for his large-scale public monuments and kinetic metal sculptures, Meisler occasionally brought his genius down to a miniature scale. This exceptional Noah’s Ark brooch is not merely jewelry—it is a highly detailed, mechanical sculpture meant to be worn, admired, and passed down through generations.Exquisite Kinetic Design & Hidden Artistry True to Meisler’s iconic signature style, this piece features a dynamic, multi-layered architecture.The Exterior: A beautiful, heavy gold-plated hull featuring a striking dove-shaped prow. The top deck showcases an incredibly detailed monkey, owl, elephant, pig or boar, a bull, a donkey, a lizard, and giraffe peeking out from polished silver archways. The Secret Interior: The true genius of the piece is revealed through a perfectly engineered, functional hinge system. The front hull drops open to expose a hidden lower deck filled with uniquely textured silver animal figures. The Final Detail: A tiny, drop-down trapdoor at the absolute bottom swings open to reveal an intricately engraved turtle and a coiled snake on the inner face of the panel. Frank Meisler’s works reside in prestigious private collections and museums globally, often gifted to international heads of state. While his larger tabletop statues are highly sought after, his wearable kinetic jewelry lines were produced in much smaller, strictly limited quantities. Finding this specific Noah's Ark design with all moving parts fully intact, smooth hinges, and a beautiful finish is an extreme rarity in the current fine art market. It represents a premier investment piece for collectors of fine Judaica, modern kinetic art, and high-end vintage designer jewelry. *Vintage pieces are pre-owned. Most pieces are one of a kind and cannot be replaced. We will give you as much information as possible regarding the condition of the item, including supplying additional pictures if needed. Due to the nature of antique and vintage items, there may be blemishes, nicks, or other imperfections as expected with age and use. All items are sold “As Is”.