Lot 12
  • 12

An Italian Silver Figure of an Orca Whale, Gianmaria Buccellati, Milan, 20th century

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on underside Gianmaria Buccellati Italy

  • length 19in.
  • 48.2cm
realistically modeled as a partially-patinated silver orca jumping through waves of azurite, in a fitted brown leatherette case lined in matching simulated suede

Condition

a little wear to patination above tail and lower right of dorsal fin, overall good condition
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