Ostrich Egg - struthio camelus - 69 cm - 27 cm - 22 cm

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Description from the seller

Venus with a Cornucopia and Ostrich Egg

Stupendous composition formed by an ancient sculpture, celebrating the beauty of an ostrich egg.
The sculpture depicts a beautiful Venus with a cornucopia and probably dates from the 1940s, as that was the period when the use of antimony was in vogue. The marble base has been replaced in recent times.
A splendid composition, in which each piece enhances the beauty of the other, forming a unique arrangement.
In a luxurious or culturally refined setting, it will lend splendor and adornment, becoming a talking point and highlighting the wealth of your rooms.

Total dimensions: 69x27x22 cm
Egg dimensions: 15x12.5 cm
Sculpture era: presumably the 1940s
Conditions: good overall condition with small signs of wear visible in the photos.

The photos are part of the description; please look at them carefully.
Shipping with trackable package.
Being unique collectible objects, the packaging is created with extreme care and tailored to each individual piece, to ensure its integrity during transport until delivery.

Venus with a Cornucopia and Ostrich Egg

Stupendous composition formed by an ancient sculpture, celebrating the beauty of an ostrich egg.
The sculpture depicts a beautiful Venus with a cornucopia and probably dates from the 1940s, as that was the period when the use of antimony was in vogue. The marble base has been replaced in recent times.
A splendid composition, in which each piece enhances the beauty of the other, forming a unique arrangement.
In a luxurious or culturally refined setting, it will lend splendor and adornment, becoming a talking point and highlighting the wealth of your rooms.

Total dimensions: 69x27x22 cm
Egg dimensions: 15x12.5 cm
Sculpture era: presumably the 1940s
Conditions: good overall condition with small signs of wear visible in the photos.

The photos are part of the description; please look at them carefully.
Shipping with trackable package.
Being unique collectible objects, the packaging is created with extreme care and tailored to each individual piece, to ensure its integrity during transport until delivery.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Ostrich
Scientific name
struthio camelus
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Year
1940
Weight
6 kg
Depth
22 cm
Height
69 cm
Width
27 cm
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Objects sold
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