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Lot 749:

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Mario Buccellati (attrib) Italy 800 Silver Eagle Sculpture on Petrified Wood, Signed - No Reserve

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Start price: $16,000

Estimated price: $20,000 - $30,000

Buyer's Premium:

Description

Keywords: Italian Decorative Arts, Luxury Silverwork, Coin Silver Sculpture, Figural Raptor, Birds of Prey Art, Hand Chased Metal, Openwork Plumage, Textured Feathers, Naturalistic Animal Form, Cat’s Eye Cabochon Eyes, Organic Wood Base, Mid Century Italian Design, Continental Silver, High End Table Sculpture, Estate Silver Object, Fine Craftsmanship

Summary:
Mario Buccellati : Amazing and Monumental Signed silver eagle sculpture finely executed. Every one of the thousands of feathers and strands was individually crafted incredible richly detailed modeling throughout the body. The eyes are bezel-set with cat’s eye cabochons. The figure stands atop a natural crystal petrified wood log base. Marked “Buccellati Italy 800” to the middle right talon. Really: Every single feather is hand made and attached individually.

Signed Buccellati and attributed to Mario Buccellati. Based on stylistic and construction similarities, we attribute this work to the hand of the master, Mario Buccellati

Weight: Weighed off the base, the sculpture has an approx. gross weight of 110 troy ounces. The piece is marked “800”,

Please note that some components may be weighted, reinforced, or otherwise not .800 silver.

Presents very well. Some tarnish to patina, and possible minor irregularities are consistent and likely inherent to the sculptural design(layering of “feather” elements and textured surface). No obvious repairs or losses noted; please review photos for detail.

This is a NO RESERVE lot. There are no hidden or confidential reserves. All acceptable bidding begins at the published online START PRICE.
Measurement: Eagle: 17h x 23 in. (43.2 x 58.4 cm.), Base: 11h x 8 in. (27.9 x 20.3 cm.) approx

Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.

All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.

Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.

Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.
Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions.  Accordingly, works are sold as  ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.