Lot 852
  • 852

A monumental Italian silver flamingo, Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • beak engraved M. Buccellati, marked on tail feather 800
  • silver
  • height 58 1/2 in.
  • 1480.5 cm
realistically modeled as a flamingo with textured feathers, detachable head

Provenance

Purchased by Mr. Diaz in 2005.

Condition

some of the feathers bent out of place, in good condition
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