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Spring Premier Auction 2018

Wed, Mar 7, 2018 04:00PM EST - Sat, Mar 24, 2018 11:00PM EDT
Lot 491

2016 RIO SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES USED TORCH WITH ORIGINAL PRESENTATION BOX

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$1,558.80
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Featured here is a 2016 Rio Summer Olympics torch used in the flame relay. The following referenced from a July 9 2015 DisegnoDaily.com article goes into detail on the design aesthetics and relay from the Rio Games:

“São Paulo-based Chelles & Hayashi designed the 2016 Olympic torch with an introduction of moving components: when the torch is ignited five segments automatically expand vertically to reveal brightly colored resin sections each symbolizing a different natural element. The torch is made from two materials: recycled aluminum and resin. It measures 63.5 cm when contracted and 69 cm when expanded and weighs around 1.5 lbs. As well as representing the colors of the Brazilian flag each of the resin segments symbolize natural elements native to Brazil. The segments start with a deep dark blue which represents the ‘floor’ its wavy shape inspired by the curvature of Copacabana’s shoreline and then graduates to a lighter blue representing the sea then green for Brazil’s mountains and valleys and finally the yellow of the sun. The torch features a grip embellished with a triangular pattern to aid the torchbearers handle during the relay. The triangular design also represents the three professed values of the Olympics: friendship respect and excellence. The flame will be carried by 12000 torchbearers through 300 towns and cities in Brazil a journey that lasts 100 days and culminates on August 5 2016 at the Olympic opening ceremonies in Rio de Janeiro.”

The torch shows evidence of being lit and has significant wear at the burner section with some slight bending of the metal at the top. It comes with its original brown presentation box. (Note: these are difficult to close with the spring design of the torch.)


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