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Sig De Tonancour Burled Myrtle Wood Sculpture Signed And Dated 1992

$8,280
£6,358.68
€7,286.97
CA$11,656.19
A$13,057.51
CHF 6,791.53
MX$159,274.73
NOK 86,465.21
SEK 81,530.53
DKK 54,387.97

About the Item

This Gorgeous Sculpture Is by Artist SIG DE TONANCOUR IN 1992 And Is Beautifully Sculpted In Burled Myrtle Wood. This Amazing Sculpture Is Named "OPHELIA". This Vintage Art Object Is Gracefully Sculpted Revealing The Soft Features Of OPHELIA's Face While Leaving The Natural Beauty Of The Burled Myrtle Wood Itself In It's Natural State. The Head Has A Mounting Post Which Is Mounted Into The 4 Foot Tall Base Making It A 2 Piece Work Of Art Which Is Also A Signature Mark Of Artist SIG DE TONANCOUR. The Sculpture Is Signed and Dated "SIG DE TONANCOUR 1992 Under The Right Side Of OPHELIA'S Cheek. The Dimensions Are , Head 32 inches Tall, by 19 inches Wide, The Base Is 4 Feet Tall by 16 inches Square Footprint, Making The Sculpture In All 80 inches Tall Top To Bottom. The Sculpted Burled Myrtle Wood Is In Excellent Condition, The Base Does Show A Minor Sign Of Nicks.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 80 in (203.2 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1992
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The Sculpted Burled Myrtle Wood Is In Excellent Condition, The Base Does Show A Minor Sign Of Nicks.
  • Seller Location:
    Monrovia, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7531231420172

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