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Signed Modernist Surreal Bronze Sculpture of a Walking Conch Shell with Leg

$695
£532.63
€612.17
CA$976.16
A$1,092.50
CHF 571.89
MX$13,271.95
NOK 7,261.52
SEK 6,852.48
DKK 4,567.85

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. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • 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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