Figure - Canejo de alpaca plateada - Silvery alpaca
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Decorative figure in silvered alpaca from Spain, titled Canejo de alpaca plateada, depicting a rabbit musician with a saxophone, dating to ca. 1940–1950 and made of alpaca marked ALP, with dimensions 11.5 cm high, 2.5 cm deep and 8 cm long and weighing 130 g, in good used condition.
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Zoomorphic decorative figure – Rabbit musician with saxophone
Spain, the mid-20th century
Decorative figure depicting an anthropomorphic rabbit playing a saxophone, made of alpaca, with a silvered finish and finely crafted details. The piece stands out for its expressive character, dynamic pose, and careful sculptural execution, typical of mid-20th-century Spanish decorative production.
The base bears the mark ALP, corresponding to alpaca, a material commonly used in this type of decorative sculptures due to its strength and its good capacity for artistic detailing.
Material and technique
• Material: Alpaca
• Brand: ALP
• Technique: Casting and subsequent manual work
• Weight: 130 g
Dimensions
• Height: 11.5 cm
• Width: 2.5 cm
• Length: 8 cm
Condition of preservation
Overall good condition, with natural wear and patina appropriate to its age, no visible cracks. It preserves well the details of the original sculpting.
The photo is part of the description.
Zoomorphic decorative figure – Rabbit musician with saxophone
Spain, the mid-20th century
Decorative figure depicting an anthropomorphic rabbit playing a saxophone, made of alpaca, with a silvered finish and finely crafted details. The piece stands out for its expressive character, dynamic pose, and careful sculptural execution, typical of mid-20th-century Spanish decorative production.
The base bears the mark ALP, corresponding to alpaca, a material commonly used in this type of decorative sculptures due to its strength and its good capacity for artistic detailing.
Material and technique
• Material: Alpaca
• Brand: ALP
• Technique: Casting and subsequent manual work
• Weight: 130 g
Dimensions
• Height: 11.5 cm
• Width: 2.5 cm
• Length: 8 cm
Condition of preservation
Overall good condition, with natural wear and patina appropriate to its age, no visible cracks. It preserves well the details of the original sculpting.
The photo is part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
130 g
No. of items
1
Title
Canejo de alpaca plateada
Country of Origin
Spain
Material
Silvery alpaca
Depiction/Theme
Nature
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11.5 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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