Artwork - a - Modello Citroen DS - 1992






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Description from the seller
This wooden sculpture is an artisanal work of art that depicts the iconic Citroën DS, commonly known as the 'Shark'.
No. 007
The piece was created by Bruno and Gianfilippo Aondio, well-known Milan-based craftsmen and model-makers specializing in the creation of solid-wood automotive models.
Details of the work
Subject: Citroën DS, originally presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1955 and designed by the Italian sculptor and designer Flaminio Bertoni.
Material: Premium wood (probably cherry or mahogany), entirely handcrafted to highlight the aerodynamic and futuristic lines of the original car.
Artisans: The Aonchio family (Bruno and his son Gianfilippo) ran for decades a prestigious workshop in Milan, becoming a reference point for luxury automobilia collectors.
These models are highly sought after in the collector market for their fidelity in proportions and the quality of finish, which turns a car into a piece of interior design.
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Seller's Story
This wooden sculpture is an artisanal work of art that depicts the iconic Citroën DS, commonly known as the 'Shark'.
No. 007
The piece was created by Bruno and Gianfilippo Aondio, well-known Milan-based craftsmen and model-makers specializing in the creation of solid-wood automotive models.
Details of the work
Subject: Citroën DS, originally presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1955 and designed by the Italian sculptor and designer Flaminio Bertoni.
Material: Premium wood (probably cherry or mahogany), entirely handcrafted to highlight the aerodynamic and futuristic lines of the original car.
Artisans: The Aonchio family (Bruno and his son Gianfilippo) ran for decades a prestigious workshop in Milan, becoming a reference point for luxury automobilia collectors.
These models are highly sought after in the collector market for their fidelity in proportions and the quality of finish, which turns a car into a piece of interior design.
Tracked and insured shipping.
