Good condition. Minor wear throughout. Beak on top penguin appears repaired.
14.5″W x 14.5″D x 16″H
SERGIO BUSTAMANTE (1947-) Ceramic Sculpture in Display Box “Egg #2” – Signed
$1,295.00
Large ceramic sculpture by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante (1947-) depicts a triad of penguins emerging from a large egg. A charming work full of whimsy and humor ever prevalent in Bustamante’s repertoire, this sculpture is housed in a display box with a mirrored bottom pane and displays Bustamante’s signature prevalently on the side of the sculpture. It appears the beak on the top penguin has been repaired from the previous owner.
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