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Lot 62:
Description
Keywords: No Reserve, 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:
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.
Measurement: Eagle: 17h x 23 in. (43.2 x 58.4 cm.), Base: 11h x 8 in. (27.9 x 20.3 cm.) approx
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