Franco Lapini (b. 1936-2017)
A silver-plated owl wine cooler, circa 1970s; Florence, Italy
Signed to the underside: Franco Lapini; further marked: Made in Italy
The life-sized cast owl, realistically rendered with molded feathers and yellow glass eyes with articulating pupils; hinged at the neck and fitted with a plastic liner to the hollow interior
19" H x 7" W x 10.5" D

Overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. Scattered inherent casting holes at the edges of the rim of the body. Likewise, there are several small knicks to the silver finish throughout. As well, two of the tips of the talons are flattened. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.