Antiques - CHROME PLATED DOG SCULPTURE. ZAMAK. S.XX. (T)

CHROME PLATED DOG SCULPTURE. ZAMAK. S.XX.

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$ 159.00


 Author:
Unknown
 Period:
Second half of XX Century
 Material:
Zamak
 Measures:
14,8 x 7,2 x 4 cm
 Weight:
488 gr.
 Conservation:
Good

Ref.: G1.C.ART.ESC.MET.OTR_3840_EsculturaPerro

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Description:
- Sculpture of a medium-sized dog.
- Made from a mixture of white metals, probably zamak.
- The sculpture is superbly crafted, made in great detail, and with good proportions.
- It has parts where the silver plating has come off, so it is probably chrome-plated.
- Seated, it is supported on its four legs.
- Made by casting with a mould.
- No distinctive markings, marks or contrasts have been found that could provide information on where it was made, the maker,s details, or any other information.

Conservation and Damage:
- The sculpture is in a good state of conservation.
- It retains a nice period patina.
- It has small knocks and scratches, and parts where the chrome plating has come off.
- The nose is somewhat flattened, probably due to a fall.
- The object shows wear typical of it,s age.

Comments:
- Both the measurements and the weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector,s item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos do not match the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.



3840 - CHROME PLATED DOG SCULPTURE. ZAMAK. S.XX.