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Bronze Bird on a Leaf
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Vienna Bronze |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Austria |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | Leaf is 9” x 7”; bird is 3 ½” long and 2 1/2” high |
Realistic bronze depiction of a bird on a leaf. The bird’s head is hinged and opens to access the inkwell. The piece is marked “Geschutzt” followed by a 4-digit number.
Sold for $349 in January 2020
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