RARE 1990s Axel Stocks Silver Claw Ring "Nosferatu" Style Series Signed Goth

Description: Axel R. Stocks (1946-2016) Known as "The Salvador Dali of Jewelry" & "The World's Most Dangerous Jeweler". Silver (Not tested) Ring - Stamped / Signed by Artist Although the metal has not been tested, Axel's work is most often sterling silver cast over a pewter base, so we are assuming this item is of similar make. Featuring a series of claw-like fangs to protect the wearer in Axel's signature Bio-Mechanical style, this ring design similar to his "Nosferatu" Ring. Stamped with Axel's signature & as well as what looks like a copyright symbol. Nearly 2inches in length and Weighs: 33.66 grams SOLD AS IS. Offers Welcome. Sadly Axel passed away in New York City in 2016. He is no longer with us and although his unique and beautiful work lives on, there is now a finite number in the world and these pieces are now more rare than ever. A bio from the film, "A Blood Artist" A Blood Artist is a short documentary about Axel Stocks (1946-2016), who was born to a Jewish woman in a displaced persons camp immediately after the Second World War. After the war, Axel and his mother moved to New Jersey and she re-married. In the 1960s, Axel was psychedelicized by hippie guru “Wavy Gravy” (Hugh Nanton Romney Jr), whereupon Axel took up making gothic-psychedelic jewelry. Soon after, Axel was introduced to Salvador Dali, then living at the St. Regis Hotel in Manhattan. Dali took an interest in Axel and asked about his life. When Axel related his life story, Dali pronounced that, from then on, Axel was to paint in his own blood. Axel did so until he died, though not from blood loss. Over 40 years, Axel created at least a hundred blood paintings, taking his inspiration directly from Dali’s riff on his heritage.

Price: 1000 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2024-10-09T15:52:51.000Z

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