Lot 10
  • 10

An Italian Silver "Naturalistic" Fruit Basket Centerpiece Bowl and Cover, Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • center of bowl marked M. Buccellati, underside of cover applied with signature plaque of Mario Buccellati, with original blue presentation box
  • silver
  • length 18 1/2 in.
  • 47cm
the oval basket centerpiece formed of woven bands, the lift-off cover realistically modeled as a mound of fruit, nuts and leaves including grape bunches dates, figs, lemons, apples, pears, walnuts and almonds, the handle formed as grapevine

Condition

very good condition
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