Art deco zamac Golden Pheasant on marble “Salvatore Melani”

Art deco zamac Golden Pheasant on marble “Salvatore Melani”

Definition.

Very beautiful art deco statue of a pheasant, this one was made at the beginning of the 20th century by the famous sculpture “Salvatore Melani”

The pheasant is made of cast zamac and has been given a beautiful green and gold patine.

The pheasant is mounted on a marble pedestal.

At the end of the tail you will find the artist's signature.

Given its age, a small trace of use may be present.

Salvatore Melani was an Italian sculptor born in Florence in 1901. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence and later worked in Paris, where he was influenced by the Art Deco movement. Melani was known for his Art Deco sculptures, which were often made of bronze and depicted human figures in stylized, geometric forms. He exhibited his work in Italy and abroad, including at the Venice Biennale. Melani died in Florence in 1972.

Production time:

1900-1930

Origin / country:

Italy

Manufacturer:

Salvatore Melani

Dimensions:

Height: 28,5 cm

Length: 55,5 cm

Width: 12 cm

Weight: 7.190 gr

Condition:

2nd hand / good condition / The patina has some small signs of wear on 1 side.

Order referention:

240369