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Mario Dal Fabbro
Untitled Carved Wood Sculpture - Driftwood

1985

$18,000
£13,534.55
€15,716.89
CA$25,136.62
A$27,878.37
CHF 14,640.36
MX$342,366.26
NOK 185,333
SEK 174,771.50
DKK 117,265.32
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About the Item

Mario Dal Fabbro's "Untitled Carved Wood Sculpture" is somewhat reminiscent of driftwood with natural cracks that have been carved by the ebb and flow of water. It'snatural organic forms are on full display. The work is Incised signature and date to underside ‘Mario Dal Fabbro 1985 L5'.
  • Creator:
    Mario Dal Fabbro
  • Creation Year:
    1985
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wood separation is organic and not the result of any condition issue. Work is in excellent condition and displays very well,.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU38538851752

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