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Antique Cast Continental Silver Bird Sculpture on a Wooden Base

$995
£756.65
€872.76
CA$1,393.81
A$1,559.95
CHF 814.54
MX$19,031.51
NOK 10,339.50
SEK 9,811.55
DKK 6,517.38
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About the Item

This antique cast silver bird sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Europe, likely Austria or Italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in a realistic style. The cast silver bird is very well executed showing realistic details such as feathers, eyes and toe nails. The sculpture is possibly a quail and is mounted to a small wooden base. The sculpture is marked "800" for the silver content under the tail.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Some minor surface wear to the base as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355225603102

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