Commissioned by the prestigious Princess Grace Foundation-USA, the Princess Grace Award is a sculptural work of art created exclusively by Alex Soldier to honor artistic excellence, philanthropy, and enduring cultural legacy. Inspired by the visionary spirit of Princess Grace of Monaco, the award celebrates innovation in the arts while paying tribute to the extraordinary individuals whose creative contributions continue to shape culture worldwide.
Handcrafted in New York City, the Princess Grace Award is a masterfully composed sculpture rich with symbolic meaning. Alex Soldier designed the piece to unite the three artistic disciplines championed by the Foundation—film, theater, and dance—through an intricate arrangement of interconnected motifs. At the heart of the composition rests the iconic theatrical mask representing both comedy and tragedy, while a flowing film ribbon adorned with the PGF-USA crown transforms into a celestial cascade of stars, symbolizing legendary Hollywood performers whose artistry continues to inspire generations. The sculpture’s right wing evokes the American flag, while the pedestal beneath reflects the symbolic steps taken by each recipient on their journey toward artistic excellence and recognition.
Executed primarily in platinum-plated silver, the award is accented with black obsidian and Swarovski crystals that lend dramatic contrast and luminous dimension to the composition. Alex Soldier’s signature proprietary metalwork techniques and intricate surface texturing create extraordinary depth and movement throughout the sculpture, transforming precious metal into a collectible work of art. Every detail is meticulously handcrafted with impeccable mastery, precision, and love in NYC from responsibly sourced materials.
Presented annually to iconic cultural figures and philanthropists, past recipients of the Princess Grace Award include Michael Douglas, Bernadette Peters, Tim Daly, James Cameron, Queen Latifah, Robert Redford, Dick Van Dyke, Cicely Tyson, Julie Andrews, Denzel Washington, Mandy Patinkin, and Lynn Wyatt.
Dimensions: Height 300 mm (11.8 inches).
Materials: Platinum-plated silver, black obsidian, Swarovski crystal accents.
Handcrafted with love in New York City from responsibly sourced materials
