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Sergio Bustamante 925 Sterling Silver Signed Elephant Pendant/Brooch

$ 184.8

Availability: 31 in stock
  • Metal Purity: 925
  • Item Length: 65mm x 78mm
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Brand: Bustamante
  • Signed: Yes
  • Shape: Elephant
  • Color: Gray
  • Material: Papier-mâché
  • Condition: Pre-owned
  • Type: Brooch

    Description

    Sergio Bustamante 925 Sterling Silver Signed Elephant Pendant/Brooch
    Up for bid is a spectacular Elephant pendant/brooch, crafted from paper mache and expertly set in Sterling Silver by Sergio Bustamante, who has specialized in Mexican folk sculpture and jewelry for the past thirty years.  This piece measures a massive 78mm by 65mm and weighs a substantial 42.9 grams.
    The piece is hand-signed by the artist right along the right side of the elephant’s face.
    Information about the artist gleaned from the internet:
    “Though born in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, Sergio Bustamante has lived in the Guadalajara area since early childhood. In his youth, he studied architecture at the University of Guadalajara, but abandoned this pursuit when his talents and interests drew him to the fine arts and crafts. He began with paintings and paper mache figures, inaugurating the first exhibit of his works at the Galeria Misracha in Mexico City in 1966. In the early 1970's, he traveled to Amsterdam, where he further developed his talents. After his return to Guadalajara, he established in 1975, along with other artists, the "Family Workshop Studio '' in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico….
    In 1992, the initiation of an extensive line of exquisite jewelry in bronze, gold and silver, many set with precious and semi-precious stones and, again, often reflecting animal themes, marked a new and expansive direction for his creations. In this same year, a new series of paper mache sculptures was introduced. In the new millennium, Bustamante continues to explore uncharted paths for the further expression of his uniquely imaginative and gifted talents.”
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    , unless I have failed to mention a flaw or variance, as I am not a professional jeweler. Also be aware that all computer monitors register color in slightly different ways.
    All items listed are pre-owned and therefore may have light surface wear and/or some tarnish that is easily cleaned and/or polished by your own jeweler.
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    *Quarter not included.  Please allow slight variance due to manual measurement.
    Type: Pendant/Brooch
    Weight: 42.9g
    Size: N/A
    Measurements: 65mm x 78mm