Auro Belcari - Sculpture

DESCRIPTION: Refined decorative sculpture signed by the famous Italian sculptor Auro Belcari, depicting a female figure in period attire of classic/Victorian taste, seated with an open book in her hand and flanked by a child. The piece is made in finely detailed metal with a 925 sterling silver coating/plate, as evidenced by the stamp incised on the base. With time and natural surface wear, the sculpture reveals fascinating warm and coppery reflections from the underlying substrate, imparting a vintage patina of striking aesthetic impact. The statuette is mounted on a solid turned and polished wooden base. At the bottom is the original label of the era Italian distributor ("Aurora - Fabbrica Bomboniere"). Details and Specifications: - Artist: Auro Belcari (signature on the base) - Material: 925 silver-plated laminate (stamped) on wooden base - Era: 1980s / 1990s (second half of the 20th century) - Origin: Italy - Condition: Good overall condition, with a natural and charming patina of time and slight signs of wear on the plating that reveal the tone of the metal underneath. Please carefully examine the attached photographs, which form an integral part of the lot description. Accurate and traceable shipping via express courier.

Estimate:£83.64

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