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Pair of Mid-Century Silvered Ostrich Sculptures Constructed with Ostrich Eggs

1970

$3,050
£2,292.79
€2,658.08
CA$4,258.27
A$4,769.49
CHF 2,481.73
MX$57,925.16
NOK 31,461.98
SEK 29,686.72
DKK 19,833.03
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Fanciful pair of Mid-Century ostrich bird sculptures constructed with ostrich eggs and silvered metal. Wearing a quizzical expression that seems to be asking the age old question: "What came first the ostrich or the egg?" Presented on a hand-hammered and signed base "J. Mendoza."
  • Creation Year:
    1970
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 31551stDibs: LU1659211534272

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