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

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Specimen: Struzzo, scientific name Struthio camelus; origin Italy; date circa 1940; dimensions 69 × 27 × 22 cm; condition Good.

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Venus with Cornucopia and Ostrich Egg

Stunning composition featuring an ancient sculpture that highlights the beauty of an ostrich egg.
The sculpture depicts a beautiful Venus with a cornucopia and most likely dates from the 1940s, as it was during those years that the use of antimony was popular. The marble base has been replaced recently.
A splendid composition, in which each piece enhances the beauty of the other, forming a unique composition.
In a luxury or cultural environment, it can bring prestige and decorum, becoming a topic of conversation and highlighting the richness of your rooms.

Total dimensions: 69x27x22cm
Egg dimensions: 15x12.5cm
Sculpture era: presumably the 1940s.
Good overall condition with small signs of wear visible in the photo.

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

Venus with Cornucopia and Ostrich Egg

Stunning composition featuring an ancient sculpture that highlights the beauty of an ostrich egg.
The sculpture depicts a beautiful Venus with a cornucopia and most likely dates from the 1940s, as it was during those years that the use of antimony was popular. The marble base has been replaced recently.
A splendid composition, in which each piece enhances the beauty of the other, forming a unique composition.
In a luxury or cultural environment, it can bring prestige and decorum, becoming a topic of conversation and highlighting the richness of your rooms.

Total dimensions: 69x27x22cm
Egg dimensions: 15x12.5cm
Sculpture era: presumably the 1940s.
Good overall condition with small signs of wear visible in the photo.

The photos are part of the description; please look at them carefully.
Shipping with tracked package.
Being unique and collectible objects, the packaging is crafted with the utmost care and tailored for 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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