FINE ART AND ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION 100
By Antique Arena Inc
Apr 22, 2023
2910 Coney Island Ave. 1st Floor, Brooklyn NY 11234, United States
A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more...
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LOT 177:

FRENCH BRONZE THUMB SCULPTURE BY CESAR BALDACCINI

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Sold for: $550
Start price:
$ 50
Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28% More details
Auction took place on Apr 22, 2023 at Antique Arena Inc

FRENCH BRONZE THUMB SCULPTURE BY CESAR BALDACCINI

Cesar or Cesar Baldaccini, 1921 to 1998, a limited edition gilt bronze sculpture, Le Pouce, The Thumb, 1967. Signed with etching, Cesar, dated 67, and numbered 4 of 9, on the side. The sculpture is adorned with an engraved structured pattern. Marked, Fondeur Bocquel, on the bottom. Cesar Baldaccini is known for Nouveau realist sculpture automobiles. Cesar Baldaccini, usually called Cesar was a noted French sculptor at the forefront of the Nouveau Realisme movement with his radical compressions, compacted automobiles, discarded metal, or rubbish, expansions, polyurethane foam sculptures, and fantastic representations of animals and insects. Mid Century Modernist Bronze Sculptures, Statues, Figures, Home Decor, and Interior Design For Collectors.

Dimensions: Overall size: H 8 in. All measurements are approximate.


Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.

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