Lot 857
  • 857

A pair of monumental Italian silver sea horses, Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on fins and with Italian factory code 15-MI
  • silver, hardstone, wood
  • height of seahorses with bases 31 1/4 in.; height including pedestals 70 in.
  • 79.5 cm; 1770.8 cm
realistically modeled and mounted on quartz bases, on custom marble-topped wood pedestals

Provenance

Purchased by Mr. Diaz in 2006.

Condition

the seahorses with a few casting flaws and some visible seams, but in good condition; the wood pedestals with some light scuffing and dings at the angles
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