Antique French Art Deco Spelter Pheasant Sculpture

Here is a silver plated Horse Head sculpture by D'Argenta and artist Ricardo del Rio. This wonderfully detailed sculpture deserves a place of honor in your home. Its head is tilted in a position that conjures images of this beautiful mount standing quietly at the edge of the pasture. Limited to an edition of only 500 individually signed and numbered pieces, this piece will be the focal point of your room's decor. Retail price of this item is approx. $8600 USD. Hand Numbered: 139/500 Weight: approx. 68 lbs. Measures approx. 22.8” x 24” x 8” About D'Argenta Internacional Ornate in design, exquisite in detail and beautifully elegant, the Sterling Silver Plated products represent the perfect heirloom quality piece for your home. D’Argenta Silver Sculptures and objects d’art offer unparalleled excellence in quality and exquisite attention to detail and are technically flawless yet competitively priced. D’Argenta introduced an advanced new metalworking technique decades ago which changed the way precious metals are sculpted: Combining cold casting and electroforming to create intricate, finely detailed sculptures Initial plating with a .015 inch (400 micra) thick layer of copper Second plating with silver or (24K) gold at a thickness of .001 inch (24 micra) Interior polyester fiberglass core strengthens sleek metal plating Exterior protective lacquer coating prevents tarnishing and maintains luster Does not require polish or any type of metal cleaner Simply dust with a dry cloth as needed About Ricardo Del Rio Born in Mexico City in 1961, Ricardo del Río is a Mexican Postwar & Contemporary artist. Educational qualifications: Sculptural degree at the National Institute of Fine Arts, Mexico 1982-1987. Individual exhibits. 1980 Third Space Gallery, Regional Institute of Fine Arts, Tampico Tamaulipas, Mexico. 1984 San Agustin Gallery, Monterrey, Nueva Leon, Mexico. 1985 Club de Golf...

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