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Antonio Pavia 1970s Italian Silver Plated Cream Bird Sculpture with White Crest

$2,450
£1,859
€2,125.60
CA$3,421.99
A$3,804.78
CHF 1,986.65
MX$46,313.47
NOK 25,348.76
SEK 23,750.57
DKK 15,863.78
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About the Item

This one-of-a-kind Italian Work of Art, a sculpture bird by Antonio Pavia, is a rare highly collectible object, entirely handcrafted, with an ostrich egg as the body, decorated with an impressive chased silver plated long feathered tail and topped with a white coral-like crest. The quality of the details and the chasing add to the preciousness of this piece. Famous Italian designers including Gabriella Crespi excelled in the 1970s in bird collections as precious Objects d'Art.
  • Creator:
    Antonio Pavia (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 660PH1stDibs: LU911222765872

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