Ostrich Egg - struthio camelus - 69 cm - 27 cm - 22 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Venere con cornucopia e Uovo di Struzzo, an antique sculpture from Italy dating to the 1940s, with dimensions 69 cm high, 27 cm wide and 22 cm deep, in good condition.
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Venus with a Cornucopia and Ostrich Egg
Stunning composition formed by an ancient sculpture, highlighting the beauty of an ostrich egg.
The sculpture depicts a beautiful Venus with a cornucopia and probably dates to the 1940s, as it was in those years that the use of antimony was fashionable. 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 luxury or cultural setting, it can lend splendor and decor, becoming a talking point and enhancing the richness of your rooms.
Overall dimensions: 69 x 27 x 22 cm
Egg dimensions: 15 x 12.5 cm
Sculpture era: presumably the 1940s
Conditions: good overall condition with small signs of age visible in the photos.
Photos are part of the description; please look at them carefully.
Shipping with a trackable package.
Being unique collectible objects, the packaging is crafted with utmost care and tailored for each piece, to guarantee its integrity during transport until delivery.
Venus with a Cornucopia and Ostrich Egg
Stunning composition formed by an ancient sculpture, highlighting the beauty of an ostrich egg.
The sculpture depicts a beautiful Venus with a cornucopia and probably dates to the 1940s, as it was in those years that the use of antimony was fashionable. 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 luxury or cultural setting, it can lend splendor and decor, becoming a talking point and enhancing the richness of your rooms.
Overall dimensions: 69 x 27 x 22 cm
Egg dimensions: 15 x 12.5 cm
Sculpture era: presumably the 1940s
Conditions: good overall condition with small signs of age visible in the photos.
Photos are part of the description; please look at them carefully.
Shipping with a trackable package.
Being unique collectible objects, the packaging is crafted with utmost care and tailored for each piece, to guarantee 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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