Sale 3730
New York
|
20 May 2015
Price realised
USD 6,250
Estimate
A GROUP OF ITALIAN SILVER MODELS OF FIVE DUCKS AND TWELVE CHICKS MARK OF MARIO BUCCELLATI, MILAN, 20TH CENTURY Each bird decorated with wirework feathers, the five larger ducks with gilt details, the twelve chicks modeled with variations; the ducks all marked M.Buccellati 925 or 800 *15 MI; the chicks marked on tail Buccellati (some with M.) 800 or 925 some with *15MI; one apparently unmarked Largest duck 4 ¾ in. (12 cm.) long (17)
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