1960's Mexican Modernist Brass and Bronze Stylized Fish by Emaus Benedictine Monks

Description

Mexican Modernist brass and bronze torch burned and stylized fish with mosaic glass details by Emaus Benedictine Workshop circa 1960s.. The Sculpture displays on an original square wood block with original metal name plate. Emaus is the name of the workshop of the Benedictine Monks of Cuernavaca Morelos in Mexico.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There are a small amount of glass mosaic pieces are missing.

Origin:
Mexico

Materials & Techniques:
Brass, Bronze, Mosaic

Details:
Art Subjects: Animals
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Mexico

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; There are a small amount of glass mosaic pieces are missing.

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20%

Dimensions

24 x 12 x 4 in

1960's Mexican Modernist Brass and Bronze Stylized Fish by Emaus Benedictine Monks

Lot 0426

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