Vintage Barbara Scarponi Silver Seagull on Tree Stump Miniature Sculpture

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A Mid-Century Modern miniature sculpture by New Hampshire artist Barbara Scarponi, depicting a seagull standing on a tree stump. The … Read more A Mid-Century Modern miniature sculpture by New Hampshire artist Barbara Scarponi, depicting a seagull standing on a tree stump. The bird is crafted in silver and mounted on a small wooden base. Signed on the underside. Nice condition with overall tarnishing to the silver, and light wear to the wood base, including some natural cracks.

Measurements
2-1/8" x 1-1/2" x 2-5/8" Tall
Net weight 1.05 oz

Barbara Scarponi (1941 - 2018), known for her silver miniature sculptures and unique fine jewelry, was a co-founder in Portsmouth of the Baketel Gallery in 1967, a co-op studio and shop showcasing artist and crafts people's work. She was the subject of an award-winning film series produced by New Hampshire Public Television Network entitled "The World and Work of the American Craftsman". She was well known and highly respected as a juried member of the League of N.H. Craftsmen, which holds her work in their permanent collection. See less