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Signed Modernist Surreal Bronze Sculpture of a Walking Conch Shell with Leg
$695
£526.83
€615.12
CA$973.50
A$1,095.84
CHF 579.83
MX$13,592.57
NOK 7,163.32
SEK 6,851.09
DKK 4,589.14
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About the Item
A fine, signed modernist (or surrealist) bronze sculpture.
Whimsically depicting a conch shell with legs in full stride.
The realistically modeled shell with a lighter ochre/brown patina and the legs with a darker chocolate brown patina.
Mounted on a square marble plinth.
Signed with an etched 'JP' signature to the underside of the shell.
Simply a wonderful, whimsical sculpture!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There is some light edge wear, some minor rubbing to the patina, and some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Measurements:
Height: ca. 4 1/8 in.
Width: ca. 3 7/8 in.
Depth: ca. 3 7/8 in.
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- Dimensions:Height: 4.13 in (10.5 cm)Width: 3.88 in (9.86 cm)Depth: 3.88 in (9.86 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There is some light edge wear, some minor rubbing to the patina, and some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: DSA INV UA X221stDibs: LU1610235739662
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