Works from the 1930s – 1970s
1930s
Franco’s hand seems guided by ancestral and distant memories, in these
years his expressive archetype begins to take shape.
His jewelry pieces are repoussé and chased compositions in which he transposes and invents his fantastic and surreal world.
1940s
1940s
The working techniques learned at the applied arts school in Cantù were only basic notions for metalworking; for his growth in the field of goldsmithing Franco relied on experimentation, embossing and towards the end of the decade discovering chasing work.
The works from these years are instinctive and free from conditioning, of
primitive taste.
1950s
Repoussé and chasing work dates back to ancient times and allows Franco to express his dreamlike world through his creations.
His skill in chasing enables him to bring his surreal characters to life, as is clearly evident when observing his works.
1960s
1960s
In these years, his work as a sculptor-goldsmith becomes increasingly appreciated
by collectors and he begins working with gold combined with silver; the use of the precious metal and its unique and special characteristics enhance the intrinsic and technical quality of his jewelry.
Daverio’s passion for materials and the mastery he possessed in
shaping them, when we observe his creations.
1970s
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