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51 - TWO-TONE GOLD SCULPTURE DEPICTING A BIRD WITH AN INSECT, Asprey, London, 20th century, h 30 cm x l 16 cm x w 16 cm. A refined naturalistic composition depicting a bird perched on a branch, with its wings spread and an insect held in its beak. The bird, crafted from yellow and white gold, features finely chiseled and engraved plumage. The eyes are set with dark stones. The piece rests on a piece of petrified wood, embellished with plant motifs and a small insect, and is supported by an irregular, rock-like base.
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TWO-TONE GOLD SCULPTURE DEPICTING A BIRD WITH AN INSECT, Asprey, London, 20th century, h 30 cm x l 16 cm x w 16 cm. A refined naturalistic composition depicting a bird perched on a branch, with its wings spread and an insect held in its beak. The bird, crafted from yellow and white gold, features finely chiseled and engraved plumage. The eyes are set with dark stones. The piece rests on a piece of petrified wood, embellished with plant motifs and a small insect, and is supported by an irregular, rock-like base. It bears an engraved signature on the bird’s body and the inscription “ASPREY LONDON” beneath the base.
Auction details
Wunderkammer & Objets d'Art | Historical Clocks & Timepieces | A Collection of Old Masters' PrintsAuction house
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