Lot 965
  • 965

An Italian silver pelican, Mario Buccellati, Milan, mid to late 20th century

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • engraved M. Buccellati on beak, marked underneath tail feathers 900 and 15-MI
  • silver
  • height 20 in.
  • 50.8 cm
realistically modeled as a pelican with overlapping textured feathers

Provenance

Purchased by Mr. Diaz in 2008.

Condition

some feathers bent out of place, in overall good condition
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