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Up for sale is an authentic, highly collectible, mid-century modern (MCM) brutalist tabletop sculpture. Model number / MPN S-235 titled … Read more Up for sale is an authentic, highly collectible, mid-century modern (MCM) brutalist tabletop sculpture. Model number / MPN S-235 titled "Thumbelina's Hideaway" by renowned 20th-century metal artist Bijan Bahar (Bijan J. Bijan). Handcrafted circa the 1970s, this whimsical piece beautifully captures the fairy tale figure Thumbelina sheltering inside a stylized leaf canopy underneath a delicate shower of wire raindrops. See less
- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 5ʺD × 10ʺH
- Artist
- Bijan
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Copper
- Stone
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- • Vintage Condition: The metal elements are structurally sound, well-preserved, and firmly attached. • Intact Raindrops: The delicate vertical wire … more• Vintage Condition: The metal elements are structurally sound, well-preserved, and firmly attached. • Intact Raindrops: The delicate vertical wire rods representing falling rain are entirely present and retain their original artistic solder droplets. • Original Patina: The piece features a stunning natural aged patina. It has not been aggressively polished or cleaned, preserving its authentic mid-century aesthetic and secondary market value. • Paperwork Condition: The original orange COA booklet shows light vintage wear and minor creasing consistent with age but is fully legible and intact. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the visual condition description. The item pictured is the exact item you will receive (S-235). less
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