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20th Century Italian Sterling Siver Bull and Bullfighter Sculpture

About the Item

Solid sterling silver bull and bullfighter miniature. Both the bull and the bullfighter were made with the casting technique and then chiseled to bring out the details. The precision of the silversmiths who made the sculpture give the figures the naturalness of reality. This piece was made in Arezzo - Tuscany - Italy in 1989 and subsequently purchased by Arval Argenti Valenza. Italian silverware, already with a centuries-old tradition, had a great development in the twentieth century and produced pieces of the highest quality that the whole world envies. Italian craftsmanship had a kind of new Renaissance after the war. A great many high-quality silverware was born where exceptional pieces were produced that now decorate the most prestigious houses.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 2.37 in (6 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1989
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    VALENZA, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2619328367392
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