FIGURE DONKEY. MENESES SILVER. S. XX

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 Author:
Meneses
 Period:
First half of XX Century
 Material:
Silver plated brass
 Measures:
8,2 x 4 x 5 cm
 Weight:
27 gr.
 Conservation:
Good

Ref.: G2.M.ART.ESC.OTR_4188_BurritoMeneses

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Description:
- Beautiful and graceful figure of a donkey, silver from Meneses.
- The figure is almost complete, except for the saddlebags on each side.
- It has the signature of 'Meneses' on the base.
- It has a small size and its execution is of great quality. Made with great detail and very careful proportions giving a spectacular result.
- The fact that an object has a distinctive mark or contrast is a very rare detail and of great importance for the interest of the piece.

Conservation and Damage:
- It is in a good state of preservation.
- The saddlebags are missing.
- It has small knocks and scratches.
- The object shows the wear and tear 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 are not the same as 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.



4188 - FIGURE DONKEY. MENESES SILVER. S. XX